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Dec 08, 2024
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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
- Prepare and stain a blood smear
- Recognize RBCs
- Identify various WBCs
- Illustrate other hematological tests
- Describe RBC hematological indices
- Explain technology behind hematological testing equipment available
- Discuss normal values for blood cells
- Perform reticulocyte counts
- Evaluate individual blood chemistry testing methods
- Identify various blood chemistries
- Relate the application of different chemistry testing methods
- Explain technology behind blood chemistry analyzers available
- Differentiate tests for specific patients based on clinical information
- Identify various panels and their application.
- Discuss results of panels and their significance
- Perform test procedure for blood chemistry panel
- Demonstrate common cytological diagnostic tests and sample preparation
- Demonstrate sample collection techniques and preparations
- Discuss normal and abnormal characteristics and types of cells
- Perform common microbiologic testing
- Describe collection procedures
- Explain microbial identification techniques
- Culture bacteria and perform susceptibility testing
Competencies Revised Date: AY2025
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