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Laboratory tests can be performed to assess the cardiovascular and metabolic status of the patient.

Laboratory tests can be performed to assess the cardiovascular and metabolic status of the patient.

* Packed Cell Volume (PCV)

* Packed Cell Volume (PCV)

=====Packed Cell Volume and Total Plasma Protein=====

=====Packed Cell Volume and Total Plasma Protein=====

Packed Cell Volume (PCV) and Total Plasma Protein (TPP) are a measure of hydration status in the horse with abdominal pain. Intestinal disease and dysfunction causes hypovolaemia which result in dehydration. Increasing values over repeated examination and values over 45% are considered significant. The total protein (TP) of blood may also be measured, as an aid in estimating the amount of protein loss into the intestine.  Its value must be interpreted along with the PCV, to take into account the hydration status. The PCV and TPP rise together in dehydration.  

Packed Cell Volume (PCV) and Total Plasma Protein (TPP) are a measure of hydration status in the horse with abdominal pain. Intestinal disease and dysfunction causes hypovolaemia which result in dehydration. Increasing values over repeated examination and values over 45% are considered significant. The total protein (TP) of blood may also be measured, as an aid in estimating the amount of protein loss into the intestine.  Its value must be interpreted along with the PCV, to take into account the hydration status. The PCV and TPP rise together in dehydration.  

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|+ Interpreting the level of dehydration from the PCV and TPP  

|+ Interpreting the level of dehydration from the PCV and TPP  

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