Day One

The practice laboratory, biochemistry and haematology

Understand how the animal, the sampling method and the machines can affect your results
Have an overview of biochemistry results and how the different analytes need to be handled in the laboratory
Understand how red cells and leucocytes are used and distributed, making sense of abnormalities on the haematology panel
Put the theory into practice by examining blood smears and recognising normal red and white cells, platelets, and examples of pathological change.
 
Day Two

Urine analysis, sampling for virology and interpreting in – house virology tests, cytology

Understand how the sampling and handling can alter urine results. Appreciate the limitations and information to be gained from dipsticks, specific gravity and sediment examination.
Sample cats for ‘cat flu’ viruses. Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of in- house and referral laboratory tests for FeLV and FIV.
Understand the best way to collect and prepare samples for cytology.
Practice screening cytology using case based materials in microscopy practical work.