What is a Preanesthetic Panel?

Preanesthetic Panel (PAP) indicates liver and kidney function as well as how the pet's pancreas is functioning.

ALKP (alkaline phosphate) elevations may indicate liver damage, too much cortisol (which is a steroid) being produced from the adrenal gland, Cushing's disease, and active bone growth in young pets.
ALT (alanine aminotransferase) is an indicator of liver damage but doesn't indicate the cause
BUN (blood urea nitrogen) indicates kidney function, an increase can be caused by kidney, liver, and heart disease, urethral obstruction, shock, and dehydration
CREA (creatinine) reveals kidney function, this test helps establish if the BUN value is elevated due to kidney function
GLU (glucose) is a blood sugar, elevation could mean diabetes or stress, low levels may indicate seizures or collapse
TP (total protein) indicates the hydration status, and liver/kidney function