CLP303 - Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Procedures III

Subject Title
Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Procedures III

Subject Description
Clinical Pathology is important in veterinary medicine, and expertise is relied on to produce accurate
results quickly and efficiently. Blood and urine evaluation is fundamental in determining patient health
assessments and diagnostics. Consistent, high-quality results are essential for providing the best patient
care. The elevated level of competence required by the RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) provides
accurate results which often greatly affects the diagnosis and treatments prescribed by the veterinarian.
This course will continue the study of all aspects of veterinary clinical pathology with special emphasis on
abnormal hematology, urinalysis, and clinical chemistry and abnormal results in these areas.

Credit Status
One Credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to:

1. Calculate hematologic parameters including MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin), MCHC
(Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration), MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) including
hematology math with unit conversions.
2. Perform a Complete Blood Count (CBC) including reticulocyte and platelet counts.
3. Report findings of CBCs (Complete Blood Count) using accurate terminology, parameters, and
units.
4. Identify and quantify blood cell abnormalities in common domestic species based on morphology,
arrangement, and toxic changes.
5. Differentiate and quantify cells, casts, and crystals found in urine using microscopy.
6. Identify changes in urine associated with specific disease processes.
7. Identify changes in blood associated with specific disease processes.
8. Explain the indication for hematology, serology, and urinalysis in relationship to the significance of
their results.
9. Demonstrate proper collation, handling, and analysis of urine and blood.
10. Explain the hematological examinations that are commonly performed on blood samples.
11. Understand how hematological tests are used to evaluate organ function.
12. Identify common laboratory tests used to evaluate kidney, pancreatic, and liver function, and
electrolytes and minerals.
13. Understand the significance of abnormal results of tests.
14. Understand types of samples and proper conditions required for certain tests.
15. Identify common tests that appear in various chemical profiles.

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