Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to establish baseline biochemical reference values for apparently healthy Pacific parrotlets in Thailand. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Blood samples were obtained from 30 healthy individuals, and analyses were conducted using the VETSCAN(®) VS2 with Avian/Reptilian Profile Plus rotors. RESULTS: The results showed the measured biochemical parameters with the reference intervals included aspartate aminotransferase (73-274 U/L), glucose (235-324 mg/dl), total protein (2-3.3 gm/dl), albumin (1.5-2.5 gm/dl), globulin (0.1-1.2 gm/dl), phosphorus (1.2-5 mg/dl), calcium (7.9-9.7 mg/dl), sodium (147-157 μmol/l), potassium (2.2-3.8 μmol/l), bile acids (0-34 μmol/l), creatine kinase (44-543 U/L), uric acid (1.4-9.7 mg/dl), plasma protein (3-5 gm/dl), and packed cell volume (49%-55%). CONCLUSION: This study offers the first reference biochemistry values specific to Pacific parrotlets in Thailand, contributing to improved veterinary clinical practices, accurate diagnosis, and effective care for this species.