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AGV 138 - Clinical Pathology Lab

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech
A review of current clinical laboratory practices in veterinary pathology.
Prerequisite: AGV 134 , AGV 164 , AGV 172  and AGV 266  
Competencies
  1. Assess individual tests and their use.
    1. Identify various panels and their application
    2. Discuss results of panels and their significance
    3. Perform test procedure for blood chemistry panel
  2. Perform a complete blood cell count.
    1. Discuss WBCs
    2. Discuss RBCs
    3. Discuss interpretation of complete CBC
  3. Interpret Coagulation Tests.
    1. Evaluate platelet counts
    2. Perform coagulation tests
  4. Perform urinalysis procedures.
    1. Describe collection procedures
    2. Explain physical examination
    3. Discuss microscopic examination
  5. Illustrate advanced sampling techniques and procedures.
    1. Describe how to collect blood gas samples
    2. Explain a patient’s acid-base status



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