Estudo preliminar do padrão bioquímico renal em macacos-prego da espécie Cebus libidinosus (Spix, 1823) de cativeiro.

Abstract

Preliminary study of the renal biochemical pattern in captive capuchin monkeys of the species Cebus libidinosus (Spix, 1823) in captivity. The Cebus libidinosus, also known as capuchin monkeys, are very common primates in Brazil, living in close relation with humans, a potential risk of diseases transmission among species. Nevertheless, few of its normal parameters are known, making difficult the clinical evaluation of these animals. In order to contribute to cover this deficiency, biochemical indicators of renal function (urea and creatinine) were studied in nine healthy Cebus libidinosus monkeys, five males and four females, maintained in captivity in CETAS (Centro de Triagem de Animais Silvestres) of IBAMA (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis) in Cabedelo, Paraíba, Brazil. The animals were submitted to the fasting of 12 hours and left without water for 4 hour; after this period blood samples (2ml) were collected by venipuncture of the femoral vein into tubes containing no anticoagulant for centrifugation and subsequent laboratory analysis of blood serum using commercial kits and semiautomatic biochemical analyzer at the Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, UFCG / Patos-PB. The values of urea showed a mean of 22.11 ± 7.43 mg / dL. The average of creatinine levels was 0.69 ± 0.16 mg / dL. Futures work needs to be undertaken with larger number of these animals.