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  • PCV/total solids interpretation: serum colour

    PCV/total solids interpretation: serum colour

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    When interpreting the often misinterpreted and underused PCV and total solids test, it is important to take note of the serum colour as this may give clues into the diagnosis. The most common abnormalities seen in clinic are icteric, haemolysed and lipaemic serum. Clear serum can also be of importance – especially when you interpret…

  • How to train your Dragon

    How to train your Dragon

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    Merry Christmas everyone! It’s the time of year where we don’t have to put so much effort into columns and blogs – I did wonder about running a compilation of my best bits from the past year, but I thought the juxtaposition of pieces on imposter syndrome, the death of my dog and which vet…

  • Pieces of paper

    Pieces of paper

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    Several piles of paper are on the table in the centre of the room. The slide trays are stacked next to them; depending who has been on “winkling” duty, this is either a towering Manhattan skyline of ominous-looking pillars, or a sprawling shanty town of small groups and ordered by urgency, potential difficulty, quality of…