Dr. Gwen Levine earned her DVM degree from Texas A&M University, where she currently works as a clinical associate professor in veterinary radiology in the Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department. She holds board certifications in veterinary diagnostic imaging, equine diagnostic imaging, and clinical pathology.
| 8:00 AM-9:15 AM |
Navigating Endocrine Testing in Small AnimalsThis session will discuss the indications for performing endocrine testing in small animals, which tests are available and their pros and cons in different situations, how to interpret these tests, and how we can monitor response to treatment in our patients with endocrine diseases. This lecture will include some case examples. |
| 9:25 AM-10:25 AM |
Confirmatory and Ancillary Diagnostic Testing Following Cytologic ExaminationIn this lecture, we will discuss the next steps for confirming a diagnosis or additional tests that can be performed on a sample or with additional samples from a patient for additional important prognostic or confirmatory information. We will also cover the sample requirements, questions that can be answered by this additional testing, and options for submission of samples. |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Infectious Organisms that Can Be Diagnosed CytologicallyThis session will cover the classic infectious agents that can be diagnosed using just a microscope on cytologic samples! We will also discuss confirmatory testing, which can be used in some cases to monitor the response of the patient to therapy. With the increased movement of people and animals from state-to-state, you may encounter infectious agents from other regions in patients in your area. |
| 1:50 PM-2:50 PM |
Common Feline Cytologic DiagnosesThis lecture will focus on our feline friends and the most common diagnoses that are made with cytologic examination in them. This topic encompasses both superficial and internal organ cytology as many aspirates in cats can be obtained using ultrasound guidance or through palpation. |
| 3:00 PM-4:00 PM |
The Feline Blood Smear ExaminationExamination of peripheral blood smears in your clinic gives you the opportunity to evaluate the patient for leukocyte and erythrocyte morphology, which may impact your differential diagnosis list or guide additional testing in the initial phase of treatment for the presenting complaint. We will go through normal feline leukocyte and erythrocyte morphology, platelet morphology, and examples of abnormals. |
| 4:30 PM-5:30 PM |
CBCs in Your Clinic: Getting the Most from Your Hematology AnalyzerThis topic focuses on what your analyzer can and cannot tell you and what it wants you to know! Hematology analyzers are powerful tools that can help us help our patients in real time, and there are some additional steps we can be aware of and do to realize the full impact for our patients. |
