Reference values of hematological and biochemical rats (Rattus norvegicus Wistar strain) from the central animal house of the Federal University of Sergipe

Authors

  • M. G. D. Melo UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SERGIPE
  • G. A. A. Dória UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SERGIPE
  • M. R. Serafini UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SERGIPE
  • A. A. S. Araújo UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SERGIPE

Keywords:

blood chemical, biochemistry profile, hematological profile

Abstract

The hematological and biochemical parameters may vary between strains and different strains of a given species and also according to the method of blood collection. Thus, it is essential to establish reference values for animals obtained from different bioteries according to species, diet, strain, sex and age. Healthy Wistar rats (150-200g) of both genders were used. The hematological profile (leucocytes: total and differential, red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, some hematological indexes and platelets) and biochemical determination of various constituents (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, globulin, albumin, glucose, creatinine, urea, total cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, potassium and sodium) were determined. Thus, this study aimed to determine reference values for hematological and biochemical parameters of untreated animals from the CentralBiotery at the Federal University Sergipe.

Author Biography

M. G. D. Melo, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SERGIPE

Formada em Biomedicina pela Universidade Tiradentes, Especialista em Análises Clínicas pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba e Doutoranda em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe

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Published

2013-01-27

How to Cite

Melo, M. G. D., Dória, G. A. A., Serafini, M. R., & Araújo, A. A. S. (2013). Reference values of hematological and biochemical rats (Rattus norvegicus Wistar strain) from the central animal house of the Federal University of Sergipe. Scientia Plena, 8(9). Retrieved from https://scientiaplena.emnuvens.com.br/sp/article/view/295

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Vol. 8 No. 9 (2012): September/Setembro 2012

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