2016 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

Using electronic record searches, all cats were identified that had had a serum biochemistry profile ordered at the Ontario Veterinary College between January 1, 2010 and April 14, 2015. Serum creatinine had been measured at the Animal Health Laboratory (AHL), University of Guelph, by enzymatic UV method (Randox) on a Cobas 6000 c501 analyzer (Roche Diagnostics). Serum lipase had been measured at AHL by the DGGR colorimetric assay (Cobas) on the same analyzer. In some cases, an aliquot of the same serum sample had been submitted for Spec fPL Ã’ at IDEXX laboratories, Markham, ON. Laboratory results were retrieved and corresponding medical records reviewed. Data obtained from the records included, when available, hydration status and body condition score as assessed by the attending clinician.