255: CE: What's in a Number? How a Clinical Pathologist Approaches Results

Sponsored by Zoetis. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode. Program Description: This podcast will delve into the critical importance and limitations of population-based reference intervals in veterinary diagnostics. Hear directly from a clinical pathologist and Medical Director of Zoetis Reference Laboratories on best practices for interpretating chemistry and hematology data and common errors to avoid.Program Agenda:  What defines a population-based reference interval? What happens when an interval is: Too broad Too narrow How should a reference interval be used when evaluating a laboratory result? Rationale for laboratory-specific intervals Learning Objectives:  Define a population-based reference interval in veterinary medicine Compare the potential problems with intervals that are too broad and too narrow Explain the limitations of reference intervals when interpreting individual patient results Identify the need for proper quality regulation in veterinary reference laboratories