AGV 231 - Intro. to Clinical Pathology

1. Execute the processing of animal blood, urine, and stool in a veterinary laboratory
   1. Establish appropriate procedure for collecting samples in a veterinary laboratory
   2. Process samples utilizing current technologies and safety procedures
   3. Dispose of samples according to established procedures and current laws
   4. Demonstrate proper log and record keeping in the laboratory
2. Demonstrate voided-urine handling
   1. Perform a urine dipstick test
   2. Use a refractometer to obtain USG measurement
   3. Demonstrate pH analysis on a urine sample
3. Demonstrate fecal-analysis techniques
4. Summarize basic laboratory organization and best practices for safety and sample preservation
   1. Identify common blood tubes and preservatives used in veterinary medicine
   2. Demonstrate preparation of microhematocrit tubes for evaluation
   3. Prepare fecal flotation solutions
   4. Discuss specimen staining techniques
   5. Show proper use of Personal Protection Equipment appropriate to the laboratory environment
5. Classify common external parasites and perform diagnostic tests
6. Identify common external parasites associated with domestic species
   1. Review life cycles of external parasites for owners
   2. Discuss zoonotic external parasites
   3. Employ proper compound light microscope maintenance and operation