Biological variation of hematology and biochemistry parameters for the Asian Elephant (Elaphas maximus), and applicability of population-derived reference intervals
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The aim of this study was to objectively evaluate the biological variation of healthy Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) hematology and biochemistry parameters, therefore enabling evidence-based clinical decision-making to improve patient management. Ten clinically healthy elephants had blood samples collected weekly for 5 wk under standardized conditions. The analytical, between- and within-individual variation, index of individuality, and reference change values were calculated using previously reported methods. Large between-individual variation and small within-individual variation for almost all parameters indicated that individual normal values should be used for interpreting blood results from Asian elephants.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine |
Vol/bind | 51 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 643 - 651 |
Antal sider | 9 |
ISSN | 1042-7260 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2020 |
ID: 251750166