Wildlife Rehabilitation Database

Merlin (Falco columbarius)

GeneralJuvenileAdult
Respiration Rate
Heart Rate
Body Temperature
Weight
 
CBCJuvenile
Adult
Range
RBC2.85-4.1 x102/L
WBC4-9.5 x109/l
PCV0.39-0.51% L/L
MCV105-130 fl
MCH36-45.9 pg
MCHC340-360 g/l
Hb132-179 g/L
 
Serum ChemistryJuvenile
Adult
Range
Calcium2-2.45 mmol/L
Glucose9-12 mmol/L
BUN
UricAcid174-800 umol/100ml
Urea
Creatinine16-50 umol/L
Cholesterol3-7.8 mmol/L
Triglycerides
Totalbilirubin
Totalprotein27.5-39 g/L
Albumin
Globulin
ALT
ALP54-310 IU/L
AST
Ammonia
Magnesium
Phosphorus0.95-1.79 mmol/L
Potassium1-1.8 mmol/L
Sodium155-170 mmol/L
Chloride
Cholinesterase
CPK
CK
LDH320-630 IU/L
BileAcid
Iron
Alk

Reference: "Manual of Reptiles, Pigeons, & Waterfowl. Peter H. Benyon. British Small Animal Vet Association Limited. Gloucestershire. 1996."

Notes: n=33 for CBC and 39 for Serum


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