This course will run live in 2026, please email cpd@rvc.ac.uk to register your interest.

What does a positive PLI really mean? Does every patient with azotaemia have renal failure? How helpful is SDMA in answering this question?

Clinical pathology tests are a very important part of the diagnostic tools veterinary practitioners need to diagnose and manage diseases in small animal patients. They are also frequently run to screen patients in preparation for anaesthesia or in geriatric patients as part of a “health profile”. Abnormal or even normal results in a well or unwell patient can create confusion rather than clarity if they are not critically reviewed as an integral part of the clinical assessment of all data relevant to the patient and presenting problem(s).

Why do this course?
The course will enhance your ability to make sense of clinical pathology tests that are run every day in practice but can sometimes be more confusing than illuminating.

You have four weeks in which to view the recorded Webinar Plus course. Courses can be purchased in advance and activated as and when you are ready to view*.Your four weeks will start from the point of activation. When you have finished the course you may request a CPD certificate. 

*Please note: Our anytime Recorded Webinar Plus CPD courses are regularly reviewed to ensure they are still providing the most up-to-date information. Please therefore activate the course within 3 months of purchase as we cannot guarantee availability after this time period. Any recorded Webinar Plus courses that are removed from sale during the 3 month time period we will offer a free replacement.

If you require any assistance please contact the CPD Unit at cpd@rvc.ac.uk or 01707 666865