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Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests

  • VETS50003
  • Contact Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week over an intensive 2-week period
    Total Time Commitment: Approximately 80 hours per semester
  • 12.50
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Making a definitive aetiological diagnosis using methods and interpretations consistent with established world standards is a critical part in the early diagnosis of an emergency animal disease and in initiating control/eradication programs. It always relies on testing in a laboratory of samples collected from animals suspected to be infected with the infectious agent of concern. Laboratory testing and correct interpretation of test results is also important in many surveillance programs, which are conducted either to detect presence of the disease in a population or to provide evidence of absence of the disease. This module will combine hands-on performance of currently used laboratory... -- Course Website

Prerequisites: Entry into the Master of Veterinary Public Health (Emergency Animal Diseases) or permission of the subject coordinator.



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