Pet Lab Results Explained

Enter your pet's lab values to get plain-English explanations. Always discuss results with your veterinarian.

BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)Kidney
Normal: 727 mg/dL

Measures kidney waste filtration.

CreatinineKidney
Normal: 0.51.8 mg/dL

Key kidney function marker.

PhosphorusKidney
Normal: 2.56 mg/dL

Regulated by kidneys; rises in kidney disease.

ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)Liver
Normal: 10100 U/L

Liver cell enzyme — rises when liver cells are damaged.

ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)Liver
Normal: 20150 U/L

Liver/bone enzyme. Dogs can have steroid-induced elevations.

GlucoseMetabolic
Normal: 70138 mg/dL

Blood sugar level.

CalciumMetabolic
Normal: 8.611.8 mg/dL

Regulated by parathyroid and kidneys.

SodiumElectrolytes
Normal: 140154 mEq/L

Electrolyte that regulates fluid balance.

PotassiumElectrolytes
Normal: 3.55.8 mEq/L

Critical electrolyte for heart and muscle function.

Hematocrit (HCT)Blood Count
Normal: 3755 %

Percentage of red blood cells in blood.

WBC (White Blood Cells)Blood Count
Normal: 516 ×10³/µL

Immune system cells; elevated in infection or inflammation.

PlateletsBlood Count
Normal: 175500 ×10³/µL

Cell fragments that form blood clots.

Reference ranges are general guidelines. Your veterinarian's lab may use different reference intervals. This tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute veterinary advice.