VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with second year standing Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the principles for routine laboratory tests in hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, and cytology, including the principles of quality control and preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical variables that may affect test results. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate technical skills in preparing a diagnostic blood smear, performing a complete urinalysis and microhematocrit centrifugation for the measurement of packed cell volume and total protein by refractometry, and microscopically evaluating peripheral blood smears, urine sediments, and cytologic specimens. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Interpret test results, including microscopic findings, by integrating information from the signalment, history, and physical examination, and organize a complete, but succinct, problem list using correct medical terminology for animal patients. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Based on the established problem list, identify relevant differential diagnosis(es) or conclusion(s) and suggest appropriate ancillary testing to gather evidence toward a final diagnosis. Audience: Undergraduate 5. List the essential/supporting evidence for your diagnosis/conclusion and explain the relevant pathophysiologic mechanism(s) using appropriate medical terminology. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Support the learning of your peers while clarifying and solidifying your own knowledge by working in teams within the laboratory and on course exercises. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the principles for routine laboratory tests in hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, and cytology, including the principles of quality control and preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical variables that may affect test results. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate technical skills in preparing a diagnostic blood smear, performing a complete urinalysis and microhematocrit centrifugation for the measurement of packed cell volume and total protein by refractometry, and microscopically evaluating peripheral blood smears, urine sediments, and cytologic specimens. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Interpret test results, including microscopic findings, by integrating information from the signalment, history, and physical examination, and organize a complete, but succinct, problem list using correct medical terminology for animal patients. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Based on the established problem list, identify relevant differential diagnosis(es) or conclusion(s) and suggest appropriate ancillary testing to gather evidence toward a final diagnosis. Audience: Undergraduate 5. List the essential/supporting evidence for your diagnosis/conclusion and explain the relevant pathophysiologic mechanism(s) using appropriate medical terminology. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Support the learning of your peers while clarifying and solidifying your own knowledge by working in teams within the laboratory and on course exercises. Audience: Undergraduate