What do CBC, Chem 6, and Chem 12 blood tests mean for my pet?

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What are the differences between a CBC, chem 6, and chem 12 blood panels for canines and felines?

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

A CBC is called a complete blood count and evaluates white cells and red cells in the body. A chem 12 includes blood levels of albumin, blood urea nitrogen, calcium, carbon dioxide, chloride, creatinine, glucose, potassium, sodium, total bilirubin and protein, and liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and aspartate aminotransferase). A chem 6 includes Carbon Dioxide), Chloride, Creatinine, Potassium, Sodium, and Urea Nitrogen.

What do CBC, Chem 6, and Chem 12 blood tests mean for my pet?

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