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VETS9051: Haematological and Biochemical Analysis
2024 unit information
This Unit of Study focuses on the use of haematological and biochemical tests in the investigation of disease. Faecal analysis and Urinalysis (all aspects) are included in this unit for convenience. Students will develop knowledge of commonly used tests and analytes, and skill in interpretation of results. Practical skills will be developed in haematology, urinalysis and faecal analysis. At the end of this Unit of Study, students will: Know and use the range of haematological and biochemical tests available for investigation of disease; Perform a full blood count; Understand haematological investigation of anaemia, leukaemia and bleeding disorders; Perform routine urinalysis; Perform faecal analysis; Identify cells and other morphological structures on blood films, urine wet preparations, and faecal smears; Interpret the significance of results and communicate these effectively to colleagues.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
| Code | VETS9051 |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS9050 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Recommend clinical pathology tests available for investigation of disease.
- LO2. Perform and interpret full blood count and biochemistry panels.
- LO3. Perform and interpret routine urinalysis.
- LO4. Perform and interpret faecal analysis.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2020
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 Early 2020
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2021
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2021
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2022
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2022
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 1 2023
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2023
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Additional advice
Students must have current registration with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board, Australia and must be admitted into a UVTH residency training program.
