ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 April 1980
Page Count: 5

Postmortem Sera and Cerebrospinal Fluid Enzymes
Strafuss, AC
Veterinary pathologists, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Kans

Schoning, P
Veterinary pathologists, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Kans

(Received 31 July 1979; accepted 10 October 1979)

Abstract

Antemortem and postmortem sera from 60 dogs were evaluated for lipase, amylase, alkaline phosphatase, γ-glutamyltransferase, and alanine aminotransferase (AAT); cerebrospinal fluid was examined for AAT and alkaline phosphatase. The postmortem intervals were 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h at temperatures of 4, 20, and 37°C Amylase levels remained stable at 4 and 20°C and may be beneficial for diagnosing pancreatitis. Lipase levels may be useful as an adjunct to amylase values. Serum alkaline phosphatase values increased with postmortem interval; values were higher at 37°C than at 4°C Other enzymes were of little value for diagnosis.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, enzymes, postmortem examinations

Paper ID: JFS12133J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12133J
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