Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics
Interpreting blood counts, chemistry panels, urinalysis and cytology in animal patients.
VET-212 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Veterinary Medicine
Course content
- 1Sample collection and handlingComing
- 2The complete blood count and erythrocytesComing
- 3Leukocytes and the leukogramComing
- 4Platelets and hemostasis testingComing
- 5Serum chemistry: proteins and enzymesComing
- 6Kidney tests and electrolytesComing
- 7Liver tests and bile acidsComing
- 8Glucose, lipids and endocrine testingComing
- 9UrinalysisComing
- 10Cytology of masses and fluidsComing
- 11Quality control in the in-clinic labComing
- 12Case-based interpretation of lab panelsComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Interpreting blood counts, chemistry panels, urinalysis and cytology in animal patients.
Part of the Agriculture & Food stream, typically taken in year 2.