EL12 - In Sickness & In Health: Tales from the Lab

Many of our patients present with non-specific clinical signs, and behavioral changes in our pets may or may not reflect underlying disease. Even with a thorough history and skilled physical exam, clinicians may be misled as to the underlying pathologic condition(s). Running lab work and obtaining objective data from our patients allows for more accurate clinical diagnoses and focused and appropriate treatments. In this session, clinical cases will be shared from the perspective of a veterinary nurse and clinical pathologist, highlighting the importance of performing laboratory diagnostics in both sick and (apparently) healthy patients, as well as the value added to the entire medical team and to medical outcomes.