What's the difference between dog liver function and chemistry tests?

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Good Morning, I am just having some trouble understanding some results. My pet(dog) did some pre op blood work and it turns out that her liver enzymes were high. So they decided to do more blood work next was a liver function test which I was told came back good. So a couple days later a liver chemistry test was done. And I am trying to understand the difference in the tests. Do both test rule out different things? Pet's info: Dog | Maltipoo | Female | spayed | 7 months and 10 days old | 4.8 lbs

Dr. Paula Simons · Accepted Answer

Each test has different purposes. The chemistry is an overview of the liver enzymes and elevation of specific enzymes has the potential to be caused by different mechanisms or diseases. The bile acids is likely the function test which should that the liver still is functioning appropriately. The 2nd chemistry is likely to compare to the first to make sure the elevations are not rising. Without actually seeing the tests, I cannot interpret them for you.

What's the difference between dog liver function and chemistry tests?

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