Is the diagnosis right - or did you handle the lab sample wrong?
Learn how to avoid the most common lab errors and get the diagnosis right - the first time!
Do you always trust your lab results?
The most common and significant errors in veterinary laboratory diagnostics happen before the sample reaches the laboratory.
Worst case these errors result in the wrong diagnosis of the patient.
In this course you will learn...
- What the most common errors in the laboratory are
- How the errors impact the test results, interpretation and diagnosis
- Best practice to avoid the errors.
It is a self-paced online course full of new knowledge, multiple choice quizzes and cases.
It's both an eye opening and fun course.
How to access courses
- Go to top right corner to find "login" or simply follow this link
- Use your AniCura email address and enter the password you received via email
- Go to "my courses" in the menu to see only the courses you have been enrolled in
- Select and press a course. This will take you to the curriculum
- Enjoy!
Your Instructor
Josefine Öberg is a European specialist in clinical pathology (Diplomate ECVCP) at AniCura Djursjukhuset Bagarmossen, Sweden. Josefine also chairs one of our Medical Interest Groups, Laboratory Medicine.
Course Curriculum
Introduction
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Specimen collection, handling and transport to laboratory
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Sampling technique
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StartSampling technique
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StartQuiz 4
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StartHow much blood do I need to draw?
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StartCommon errors during blood sampling – causes and consequences
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StartHow haemolysis and lipemia influence the result
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StartTips: Sample preparation for coagulation test analysis
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StartQuiz 8
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
Who is it for?
The course is for you that want to do high quality laboratory work and be able to trust the diagnosis based on the test results.
It is therefore relevant for nurses, veterinarians and practice managers.
Is the course for AniCura employees only?
Yes! You need to be an AniCura employee to take the course.
Is the course free?
Absolutely!
How do I log in?
Go to the top right corner to find "login".
Use your AniCura email address and enter the password you received via email.
How do I enroll in courses?
You will automatically be enrolled in relevant courses as they are released.
In other words: You don't have to do anything.