Interpreting Lab Results?

[Shandra]

Its all greek to me and I have no idea what the values mean. I am trying to become more educated about the health of my bird. Can someone please explain them so that a blonde can understand? lol
Cytology: skin smear- 3+ yeast
Weight - 305g
Profile Exotic/Bile acids ( in house) - ck elevated all other wnl
CBC/Diff Avian/Exotic - wbc 20,000 , pcv 49%, tp 3.6
gram stain-fecal - 80% gram + rods, 20% gram + cocci, but very numbers
Intestinal Parasite exam ( float/smear) Fecal Results : float- Neg, Direct-Neg
General Appearance : Bar, Body Score 3/9 thin
Integument: Facial area erythemic, pruritic
Feathers: wnl
Beak: wnl
Nares: Scratching at nares
Pharynx/ Choana: wnl
Vent/Cloaca: wnl
Eyes: wnl
Ears: wnl
Feet: wnl
Recommendation to owner: complete work up
Declined by owner: Radiographs
Meds
Bene-Bac .5 ml once a day
Fluconazole 0.1 2 times a day for 14 days
Baytril 0.1 by mouth twice a day for 14 days
Nasal Flush
PDD Testing
Psittacosis test- Serum sent to vmd
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A couple of comments, I have had Eyva since 6/24 and she has steadily lost weight, due to mechanical failure I was unable to get to avian vet before this time, vet is 100+ miles away. Bird store was supposed to do the Psitticosis and DNA testing before I brought Eyva home, they did the blood draw for DNA te day I picked her up but didnt mention anything about the Psitticosis testing so I had it done while at the vet.

[hollyhawkz]

Wow, that is alot. I know what some of the tests are, however, it looks like some do not have results back yet.

wnl = were/was normal looking

I think I would ask my vet to explain it and if there are any areas of concern to watch.

[jenseits]

I can't help interpret the results but I think Hollyhawk has great advice: when in doubt, ask your vet. It's their job to walk you through any questions related to tests they're running. Not only is it their job, but it'll help build a good foundation for when you might need their opinion on other matters related to your bird's health.

p.s. What kind of bird is this?

[brdfvr]

The vet didn't explain any of the values to you? Not sure what everything means but some things really concern me. It says the weight is 305g, but your bird is thin (body score 3/9)? That doesn't seem right. Green Cheeks should not be that heavy! Considering some Eclectus weigh 400g that would be a huge green cheek. Looks like your bird has a yeast infection in its skin and bacteria in its poop (both rod and coccus, circular, shaped). And he's on some meds. Do you have some pictures of your bird? Sounds like he's one sick little guy. Call your vet and ask them to explain all of the values to you. They should have a copy if you do.

[Lisa B]

I am not a vet. just stating that tidbit of information..see my responce in bold
this may be of help for normal ranges...
The Grey Roost


Cytology: skin smear- 3+ yeast contains yeast
Weight - 305g
Profile Exotic/Bile acids ( in house) - ck elevated all other wnl (checking Liver function. CK is creatine kinase- shows liver is involved )
CBC/Diff Avian/Exotic - wbc 20,000 , pcv 49%, tp 3.6 ( WBC count elevated- infection present)
gram stain-fecal - 80% gram + rods, 20% gram + cocci, but very numbers
Intestinal Parasite exam ( float/smear) Fecal Results : float- Neg, Direct-(Neg(neg for intestinal parasites)
General Appearance : Bar, Body Score 3/9 thin
Integument: Facial area erythemic, pruritic (puffiness or redness round the face/nares)
Feathers: wnl
Beak: wnl
Nares: Scratching at nares
Pharynx/ Choana: wnl
Vent/Cloaca: wnl
Eyes: wnl
Ears: wnl
Feet: wnl
Recommendation to owner: complete work up
Declined by owner: Radiographs
Meds
Bene-Bac .5 ml once a day probiotic
Fluconazole 0.1 2 times a day for 14 days antifungal for yeast
Baytril 0.1 by mouth twice a day for 14 days broad spectrum antibiotic
Nasal Flush (because of erythemic)
PDD Testing (because of body mass- must be looking for the virus present in many PDD birds.)
Psittacosis test- Serum sent to vmd (again due to body mass ,elevated WBC count and CK)

[hollyhawkz]

Originally Posted by brdfvr

The vet didn't explain any of the values to you? Not sure what everything means but some things really concern me. It says the weight is 305g, but your bird is thin (body score 3/9)? That doesn't seem right. Green Cheeks should not be that heavy! Considering some Eclectus weigh 400g that would be a huge green cheek. Looks like your bird has a yeast infection in its skin and bacteria in its poop (both rod and coccus, circular, shaped). And he's on some meds. Do you have some pictures of your bird? Sounds like he's one sick little guy. Call your vet and ask them to explain all of the values to you. They should have a copy if you do.

??? LOL she has a young CAG. That would be one big GCC!

[brdfvr]

Originally Posted by hollyhawkz

??? LOL she has a young CAG. That would be one big GCC!

LOL, Whoops! Thought I read that it was a Green Cheek. Thanks hollyhawkz!

[Shandra]

Hi
Sorry, Eyva is a 4 1/2 month old African Grey ( doh 3-4-09), I was late for the vet visit (I got lost) so she squeezed me in considering I drove 100 miles to get there.

[Lisa B]

305 for a congo is very tiny...my emma is small and she hovers around 354

[r2rusmc]

Originally Posted by hollyhawkz

Wow, that is alot. I know what some of the tests are, however, it looks like some do not have results back yet.

wnl = were/was normal looking

I think I would ask my vet to explain it and if there are any areas of concern to watch.

Actually WNL means "Within Normal Limits/Levels"