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Clinical Pathology

Bench chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and cytology. Reference intervals, analyzer head-to-heads, and result interpretation.

60 articles · showing 41–50·Lives underDiagnostics·Last updated 2026-09-11

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Companion animal beside veterinary diagnostic materials.

DiagnosticsJune 12, 2026 · 8 min read

What the Dog Aging Project Comorbidity Network Reveals About How Canine Diseases Cluster

The first large-scale analysis of canine disease co-occurrence from the Dog Aging Project, covering 26,614 dogs and 160 conditions, including temporal disease…

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Endocrinology #Dermatology

DiagnosticsMay 30, 2026 · 9 min read

Aquatic Turtle Swollen Eyes: Vitamin A Deficiency vs Other Causes

Turtle swollen eyes are often blamed on vitamin A, but bacterial infection, respiratory disease, and poor water quality produce identical signs. How to tell…

Ran Chen#Nutrition #Emergency & Critical Care #Clinical Pathology

DiagnosticsMay 30, 2026 · 13 min read

Chronic Vomiting in Dogs: Diagnostic Workup, Food Trials, IBD, and When to Refer

Why dogs vomit chronically, how veterinarians work it up step by step — from baseline bloodwork and fecal testing through food trials, abdominal ultrasound,…

Ran Chen#Gastroenterology #Clinical Pathology

Companion animal near veterinary equipment and workflow materials.

EquipmentMay 30, 2026 · 14 min read

In-House Chemistry Analyzer for Vet Clinics: IDEXX Catalyst One, Zoetis VetScan VS2

Buying guide for in-house veterinary chemistry analyzers — IDEXX Catalyst One vs Zoetis VetScan VS2 vs Antech Element DC5X.

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Clinic Workflow & Operations #Practice Finance & ROI

Pet rat being gently examined by a veterinarian.

DiagnosticsMay 30, 2026 · 12 min read

Pet Rat Mammary Tumors: When to Discuss Surgery and What Recurrence Really Looks Like

Mammary fibroadenomas in pet rats: why most are benign but surgery is still the best option, how spaying changes recurrence risk, and what age and body…

Ran Chen#Oncology #Clinical Pathology

DiagnosticsMay 25, 2026 · 12 min read

Feline Diabetes Monitoring: Glucose Curves, Fructosamine, CGMs

The 2026 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for cats no longer recommend routine in-hospital blood glucose curves.

Ran Chen#Endocrinology #Feline CKD #Clinical Pathology

DiagnosticsMay 22, 2026 · 13 min read

Hematology Analyzer QC Workflow for Vet Clinics: Flags, Blood Smears, Calibration

Build a hematology analyzer QC workflow for a veterinary practice: analyzer flags, blood smear review triggers, ASVCP quality-control guidelines, calibration,…

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Clinic Workflow & Operations

EquipmentMay 22, 2026 · 12 min read

In-House Chemistry Analyzer vs Reference Lab for Vet Clinics: Cost, Workflow, Break-Even

Decide between an in-house chemistry analyzer and a reference lab: reagent rental vs lease models, cost per test, stat turnaround, missed charges, QC, and the…

Ran Chen#Practice Finance & ROI #Clinical Pathology

DiagnosticsMay 22, 2026 · 14 min read

Microscope and Cytology Station Setup for Veterinary GP Clinics: Staining, Slide Workflow

How to set up a microscope and cytology station in a GP veterinary practice: microscope selection, Diff-Quik staining, slide workflow, camera capture for…

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Clinic Workflow & Operations

Young dog near a veterinary microscope and clean lab-testing materials.

DiagnosticsMay 20, 2026 · 11 min read

Giardia in Dogs: Testing, Treatment

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites in dogs — and one of the most frustrating to clear.

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Parasiticides #Gastroenterology