Common Medical Techniques and Procedures: Blood Work

Introduction

This section was designed to provide you with a basic look into blood work for leopard geckos.

Why may blood work be necessary for your leopard gecko? Blood work can help you and your veterinarian better assess and understand the medical problems that your gecko may be experiencing. It is often one of the most valuable and useful medical techniques and diagnostic tools available at your veterinarians disposal.

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Levels Examined

Here is a brief overview of some of the key indicators that your veterinarian may examine more closely during routine blood analysis:

Calcium and phosphorus
Uric acid
Protein
Glucose
Electrolytes
Creatinine
Blood enzyme activity
Urea nitrogen