Acid base status is dependent on electrolytes, so these should be interpreted together. Calcium, phosphate and magnesium. Also, many bovine practitioners order mineral and electrolyte panels. In addition, kidney function affects proteins, minerals, electrolytes and acid-base balance, as well as hematopoiesis. Glucose, fructosamine, glycosylated hemoglobin.
Lipid metabolism is altered by disease processes affecting the pancreas and glucose homeostasis.