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This course is a review of routinely performed laboratory methodologies and procedures for urinalysis and hematology of dogs and cats.
- Review of urine testing and microscopic analysis of urine sediment including crystals and casts
will be covered.
- Basic review of methodologies used to perform complete blood counts (CBC)
- Review of manual test procedures, including slide preparation of peripheral blood smear, hematocrit, plasma protein and fibrinogen testing.
- Review of peripheral blood smears of the dog and cat, including red blood cell morphology, white blood cells and platelets. Participants will have the opportunity to count manual differentials.
- Quality assurance basics for laboratory testing.
This course is intended to provide in-service training for veterinary laboratory personnel and veterinary technicians.
Instructors
Carolyn Sink, MS, MT(ASCP), Donna Burton CLS(NCA), and Judy Franklin CLS(NCA
As a part of this course, the participant will receive a copy of Laboratory Urinalysis and Hematology
for the Small Animal Practitioner (book and CD ROM.)
Course Schedule
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8:30am-8:45am
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Course Check In
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8:45am-9:30am
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Hematology Lecture
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9:30am-9:45am
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Break
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9:45am-10:15am
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Hematology Lecture
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10:30am-11:15am
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Group A - Microscopic Review, Group B - Laboratory Techniques
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11:15am-11:45am
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Group B - Microscopic Review, Group A - Laboratory Techniques
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11:45am-12:15pm
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Performing manual differentials
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12:15pm-1:15pm
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Lunch
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1:15pm-2:00pm
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Urinalysis Lecture
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2:00pm-2:15pm
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Break
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2:15pm-3:00pm
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Urinalysis Lecture
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3:15pm-3:45pm
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Group B - Microscopic Review, Group A - Laboratory Techniques
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3:45pm-4:00pm
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Group A - Microscopic Review, Group B - Laboratory Techniques
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4:00pm-4:15pm
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Evaluation
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For More Information
For further information about the course, please contact Anne Cinsavich,
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia
Tech, Blacksburg, at 540/231-5261 or e-mail at aclapsad@vt.edu.
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