VETT119 — Advanced Clinical Lab Sciences
4 CR This is an advanced course in clinical laboratory sciences for the veterinary technician, Evaluation methods are described by body system and include: hematology, cytology, clinical chemistries and urinalysis. Emphasis is placed on proper collection and handling of all samples. The proper use of common laboratory equipment is also practiced in the laboratory setting, this includes: microscopes, in-house analyzers for hematology and chemistries, refractometers and staining systems. Introduction into sampling, hematology and chemistries for exotic and laboratory species also occurs in this course. Introduction to EKG and Blood Pressure collection and the theory of serology.
Prerequisites: VETT109, VETT110, VETT111, VETT112, VETT20