VETT 2120 Syllabus
Subject Code
VETT
Course Number
2120
Course Title
Veterinary Clinical Pathology II
Prerequisites
VETT 1020 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Summer
Credit Hours
(2-6-4)
Course Description
This course provides continued study in the principles and procedures for the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Topics include hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, serology, and urinalysis. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Course Outcomes
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Hematology and Clinical Chemistry
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Order
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Description
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1
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Perform procedures to prepare blood samples for hematologic and blood chemistry tests.
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2
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Determine gross characteristics of serum and/or plasma
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3
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Determine hematocrit/PCV of blood
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4
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Determine total solids of plasma using a refractometer
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5
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Use automated cell counters to determine red and white blood cell counts, platelet counts, hemoglobin concentration and red blood cell indices.
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6
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Prepare and stain blood films
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7
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Perform a leukocyte differential including the calculation of absolute values.
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8
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Evaluate erythrocyte morphology.
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9
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Perform an estimated platelet count.
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10
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Calculate a corrected white blood cell count.
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11
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Perform a reticulocyte count.
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12
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Perform the activated clotting time test and/or mucosal bleeding time test.
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13
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Perform routine tests for detecting microfilaria using a direct examination +/- filter test
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14
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Identify common blood parasites (Mycoplasma haemofelis)
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15
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Perform blood chemistry tests
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Cytology
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Order
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Description
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1
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Collect, prepare, and evaluate ear cytology.
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2
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Collect, prepare, and evaluate canine vaginal smears.
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Serology
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Order
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Description
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1
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Perform ELISA serologic tests (Dirofilaria sp).
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2
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Perform a slide or card agglutination test.
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Urinalysis
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Order
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Description
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1
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Determine physical properties (color, clarity and specific gravity)
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2
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Perform testing of chemical properties
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3
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Prepare sample for urine sediment examination
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4
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Identify components of sediment in urine.
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