AGV 134 - Veterinary Clinic Pathology II

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course continues Veterinary Clinic Pathology I with an emphasis on complete blood cell counts and common blood chemistry tests performed in a veterinary laboratory. Cytology preparation and interpretation as well as common microbiologic testing is also discussed.
Prerequisite: AGV 109 , AGV 133 , AGV 140 , AGV 145 , AGV 151 , AGV 165 , AGV 166 , AGV 170 , AGV 245
Competencies

Perform a complete blood cell count
1. Prepare and stain a blood smear
2. Recognize RBCs
3. Identify various WBCs
Illustrate other hematological tests
1. Describe RBC hematological indices
2. Explain technology behind hematological testing equipment available
3. Discuss normal values for blood cells
4. Perform reticulocyte counts
Evaluate individual blood chemistry testing methods
1. Identify various blood chemistries
2. Relate the application of different chemistry testing methods
3. Explain technology behind blood chemistry analyzers available
Differentiate tests for specific patients based on clinical information
1. Identify various panels and their application.
2. Discuss results of panels and their significance
3. Perform test procedure for blood chemistry panel
Demonstrate common cytological diagnostic tests and sample preparation
1. Demonstrate sample collection techniques and preparations
2. Discuss normal and abnormal characteristics and types of cells
Perform common microbiologic testing
1. Describe collection procedures
2. Explain microbial identification techniques
3. Culture bacteria and perform susceptibility testing

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025