Hematology and chemistry reference values for free-ranging harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and the effects of hemolysis on chemistry values of captive harbor seals.

摘要: Most reported laboratory reference values for harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) are derived from captive seals, or stranded that have recovered disease in marine mammal centers. This study established hematology and serum chemistry free-ranging using methods current readily available, determined the effects of hemolysis on seals. Blood samples were collected h?matologie measurements 14 clinically normal, adult male female two juvenile (approximate age 6 mo) captured saltwater sloughs estuaries near Moss Landing, California, USA. Values amylase, globulin, differential leukocyte count, not previously reported, determined. In general, adults similar to those except glucose, urea nitrogen, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) values, which higher than previously. Red blood cell counts juveniles young studied To determine intensities generated experimentally 11 recovering injuries stranding at Marine Mammal Center (Sausalito, California 94965, USA). Moderate (+ + , 1 g/L hemoglobin, red tinged) significantly increased LDH activity, whereas severe 2 cherry red) signifi cantly total protein, albumin, calculated LDH, bilirubin decreased cre atinine. The must be considered when results interpreted.