Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis with Dr. Chu

15/01/2024 36 min Episodio 223
Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis with Dr. Chu

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Candice P. Chu, DVM, PhD, DACVP, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, Top 3 Conditions Missed by Skipping Urinalysis. Dr. Chu discusses the most common reasons veterinarians skip this vital diagnostic step and how to perform in-house urinalysis both more efficiently and accurately. She also covers the importance of urinalysis in diagnosing subclinical bacteriuria, Fanconi syndrome, and proteinuria. Dr. Chu reveals a potential contaminant commonly found in veterinary clinics that may impact the accuracy of “tabletop” urine samples.Resources:https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/urinalysis-proteinuria-glucosuria-fanconi-syndrome-subclinical-bacteriuria-dogs-catshttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/urinalysis-error-veterinary-medicine-sample-test-resultshttps://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/management-subclinical-bacteriuriaContact us:[email protected] to find us:Youtube.com/@clinicians_briefCliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/cliniciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Alyssa Watson, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

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