Variations of plasma protein electrophoresis in healthy captive Green Iguanas (Iguana iguana).

Background: Serum or plasma protein electrophoresis is used as a routine test for health assessment in veterinary medicine, but there are only a limited number of studies regarding clinical use of electrophoresis in reptile species.

Objective: The goals of this study were to establish reference intervals for plasma protein electrophoresis in the Green Iguana (Iguana iguana), compare values between males and females, and to identify season-related changes.

Methods: Plasma samples were obtained from 21 healthy captive male and female Green Iguanas.