Comparison of Dilution on Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) and Marine Toad (Rhinella marinus) Blood Parameters as Measured on a Portable Chemistry Analyzer
Biochemical testing is an important clinical tool in evaluating the physiology of reptiles and amphibians. Suitable point of care analyzers can allow for rapid delivery of results, but small patient size can inhibit sufficient sample collection. This study evaluated the utility of sample dilution wi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Veterinary Medicine International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8843058 |