In a series of 10 healthy pigs, the normal ranges of the following biochemical parameters in blood serum were assessed: creatinine, urea, mineralogram (Na, K, Cl), uric acid, bilirubin, total protein, cholesterol, blood lipid level, thymol turbidity reaction and activities of alkaline phosphatase, alpha-amylase and transaminases. The changes of these values were followed up in two pigs after bilateral nephrectomy and in 18 pigs subjected to orthotopic allotransplantation of the kidneys. The examination confirmed that creatinine and urea are the most important values with a prognostic impact. However, other biochemical values signalize also renal dysfunction. In the mineralogram, values of Na and K ions are important indicators. Deterioration of renal functions was associated as a rule with a decline of alpha-amylase and alkaline phosphatase. The other examinations did not display any marked changes during renal damage.
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