CVM-733: Clinical Pathology

Credits 3.0
Academic Level
DVM

41 lecture hours + 8 lab hours = 3 credits

This course explains pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for abnormal findings in hematologic, biochemical, urinalysis and cytologic tests in health and disease of animals. Students will learn a selection of appropriate diagnostic tests for various diseases and how to interpret the results of these tests. They will additionally learn basic principles of laboratory medicine, including quality control, reference intervals, specificity, sensitivity, and positive and negative predictive values.