Hematology and clinical biochemistry reference intervals for companion pigs using the ADVIA 2120 and Cobas c501.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of published reference intervals for hematology and clinical biochemistry in pigs are generated from a sample group that is demographically different from companion pigs, and as such may not be transferable. The goals of this study were to provide reference intervals generated from sexually mature companion pigs and to compare results based on age group, breed, and reproductive status. Reference intervals are ideally generated in the same laboratory in which patient samples are measured, since there is often bias in values generated from different instruments, but the cost and time commitment required to produce reference intervals may be prohibitive. If so, published reference intervals may be used cautiously as guidelines for interpretation.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Schaefer DMW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829631 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature