Method for diagnosing myofibrogranuloma (MFG) in walleye
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1. A method of detecting myofibrogranuloma (MFG) in walleye, wherein the walleye is greater than or equal to 500 mm total length, comprising:
- determining the serum creatinine value in a walleye;
determining the serum calcium value in the walleye; and
performing a discriminant analysis utilizing the serum creatinine value and serum calcium value as quantitative variables.
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Abstract
An improved method for diagnosing myofibrogranuloma (MFG) in walleye without harming the fish is described. Blood samples are drawn from walleye and creatinine and calcium levels are then determined along with the sex and length of the fish. These data are then analyzed and compared to data from healthy walleye using discriminant analysis. The process is effective for identifying approximately 88% of MFG-positive walleye.
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1. A method of detecting myofibrogranuloma (MFG) in walleye, wherein the walleye is greater than or equal to 500 mm total length, comprising:
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determining the serum creatinine value in a walleye; determining the serum calcium value in the walleye; and performing a discriminant analysis utilizing the serum creatinine value and serum calcium value as quantitative variables. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An improved method for detecting myofibrogranuloma (MFG) in walleye comprising:
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measuring the serum calcium level in a walleye; measuring the serum creatinine level in the walleye; evaluating the serum calcium level and serum creatinine level in conjunction with the mean serum calcium and creatinine levels from MFG-positive walleye and healthy walleye using discriminant analysis. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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