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===Electrolytes===
 
===Electrolytes===
 
[[Sodium|Sodium]], [[Potassium|potassium]] and [[Chloride|chloride]] levels are presently evaluated in a similar manner to mammals. There is a wide variation in normal levels among and within species. High [[Potassium|potassium]] levels generally carry a poor prognosis.
 
[[Sodium|Sodium]], [[Potassium|potassium]] and [[Chloride|chloride]] levels are presently evaluated in a similar manner to mammals. There is a wide variation in normal levels among and within species. High [[Potassium|potassium]] levels generally carry a poor prognosis.
*[[Sodium|Sodium]]: [[Sodium|Sodium]] of normal reptiles generally varies between 120 and 170 mmol/l and varies between species. Hypernatraemia will occur with dehydration (inadequate uptake or excessive loss of fluid).  Hyponatraemia will occur with gastrointestinal loss (diarrhoea).
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*[[Sodium|Sodium]] - [[Sodium|Sodium]] of normal reptiles generally varies between 120 and 170 mmol/l and varies between species. Hypernatraemia will occur with dehydration (inadequate uptake or excessive loss of fluid).  Hyponatraemia will occur with gastrointestinal loss (diarrhoea).
*[[Potassium|Potassium]]: [[Potassium|Potassium]] is generally in the range of 2 to 8 mmol/l. Hypokalaemia in reptiles will occur from inadequate intake or excessive loss (diarrhoea). In mammals hyperkalaemia may occur with excessive [[Potassium|potassium]] intake, decreased secretion or shift from intracellular to extracellular fluid (e.g. severe acidosis).
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*[[Potassium|Potassium]] - [[Potassium|Potassium]] is generally in the range of 2 to 8 mmol/l. Hypokalaemia in reptiles will occur from inadequate intake or excessive loss (diarrhoea). In mammals hyperkalaemia may occur with excessive [[Potassium|potassium]] intake, decreased secretion or shift from intracellular to extracellular fluid (e.g. severe acidosis).
*[[Chloride|Chloride]]: [[Chloride|Chloride]] varies in the range of 100 to 150mmol/l. Hypercholoraemia is associated with dehydration and possibly renal failure.
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*[[Chloride|Chloride]] - [[Chloride|Chloride]] varies in the range of 100 to 150mmol/l. Hypercholoraemia is associated with dehydration and possibly renal failure.
    
===Glucose===
 
===Glucose===
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