Leveraging Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories for Better Patient Outcomes

Send us Fan MailCurious about what happens to your samples after they leave your clinic? Wonder why some tests come back with "no growth" despite clear clinical signs? This eye-opening conversation with microbiologist Kelli Maddock reveals the world of veterinary diagnostic laboratories and how you can leverage them for better patient outcomes.Kelli, Guest Editor of JAVMA's supplemental issue "Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine: From Sampling to Test Interpretation," debunks common misconceptions about lab testing while offering practical advice for getting the most accurate results. The difference between a properly collected, promptly delivered sample and one that's "rolled around in your pickup for a week" can be the difference between diagnosis and mystery. Through real-world scenarios and research findings, Kelli demonstrates how proper communication with laboratory professionals directly impacts clinical decision-making.The episode doesn't just cover technical aspects—it reveals the human element of laboratory medicine. Kelli shares her personal journey from human medicine to veterinary diagnostics, opening listeners' eyes to alternative career paths in veterinary medicine. Whether you're a student, practicing veterinarian, or laboratory professional, this conversation offers valuable insights into strengthening the partnership between clinicians and diagnostic laboratories. Remember: the laboratory isn't just a service provider—it's your partner in patient care, eager to help you get the best possible diagnostic information. Subscribe, leave a review, and join us next week for another exploration of veterinary medicine's fascinating dimensions.JAVMA editorial: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.263.s1.s4INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ®  OR AJVR ® ?JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthorsAJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® :Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | FacebookInstagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | FacebookInstagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / TwitterJAVMA ®  and AJVR ®  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals