Blood sample is the most common biological fluid utilized for diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. Saliva
contains locally produced substances as well as serum component, so the aim of this study is to compare the profile of
minerals, energetic and hormones in Egyptian water buffaloes. Blood serum and saliva samples were collected from 80
healthy multiparous, non- pregnant lactating Egyptian water buffaloes. Both fluids were tested for sodium, potassium,
chloride, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, insulin, cortisol, ACTH, glucose, urea, creatinine, total protein and
immunoglobulin [IgA]. The results revealed that, serum concentrations of calcium, glucose, total protein, sodium,
chloride, insulin, ACTH and IgA were significantly higher than saliva. In contrast, the concentrations of potassium and
phosphorous in the saliva were significantly higher than that of serum. On the other hand no significant change in
respect of urea, creatinine and magnesium was noted between saliva and serum. The relationships between saliva and
serum of the estimated parameters were significantly positive except the concentrations of insulin in saliva and blood
serum did not correlate. In conclusion, the saliva sample can be used in clinical practice with high level of reliability and
provide non-invasive biological fluid for monitoring of different parameters in Egyptian water buffaloes |
