VET 112L - Vet Diagnostic Imaging I Lab 2

Principles of diagnostic procedures including sampling techniques with venipuncture, specimen quality and packaging are taught . Discussion will include in-house and reference lab submissions, human error in sample handling, and analysis of specimen quality. Radiographic positions and techniques will be taught within this course to develop basic skills in radiology. Hematology and kinetics of the hematopoietic system are discussed with emphasis on normal blood smears and common changes seen during disease states of domestic animals.