Determination of blood biochemical profile of liver and kidneys in healthy alpacas (Vicugna pacos)

Authors

  • Sergio Flores N. Laboratorio de Patología Clínica y Biología Molecular, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Olga Li E. Laboratorio de Patología Clínica y Biología Molecular, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • César Gavidia C. Laboratorio de Medicina Preventiva Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Luis Hoyos S. Laboratorio de Patología Clínica y Biología Molecular, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Manuel Barrios-Arpi Laboratorio de Patología Clínica y Biología Molecular, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v27i1.11445

Keywords:

Vicugna pacos, tuis, blood biochemistry

Abstract

The aim of this study was to establish the blood biochemical profile of liver and kidney in clinically healthy alpacas (Vicugna pacos) of the central highlands of Peru. Blood samples (8 ml) were collected from 60 animals (30 adults and 30 tuis) by puncture of the jugular vein. The mean values were Total bilirubin: 0.62 ± 0.51 mg/dl; Direct bilirubin: 0.13 ± 0.09 mg/dl; Indirect bilirubin: 0.51 ± 0.52 mg/dl; ALT: 23.27 ± 13.11 IU/L; AST: 197.2 ± 53.74 IU; Alkaline phosphatase: 159.45 ± 76.6 IU/L; GGT: 22.35 ± 10.63; Total protein: 7.73 ± 1.18 g/dl; Albumin: 3.63 ± 0.65 g/dl; Globulin: 4.10 ± 1.40 g/dl; Urea: 39.1 ± 9.02 mg/dl; and Creatinine: 2.21 ± 0.54 mg/dl. Statistical difference was found (p<0.05) between age groups for total and indirect bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase.

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Published

2016-04-01

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Comunicaciones

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Copyright (c) 2016 Sergio Flores N., Olga Li E., César Gavidia C., Luis Hoyos S., Manuel Barrios-Arpi

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How to Cite

Flores N., S., Li E., O., Gavidia C., C., Hoyos S., L., & Barrios-Arpi, M. (2016). Determination of blood biochemical profile of liver and kidneys in healthy alpacas (Vicugna pacos). Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 27(1), 196-203. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v27i1.11445