Avoiding Errors in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics
This 2-hour CE session covers identification and prevention of analytical errors and interferences in routine clinical chemistry and hematology testing via lecture and case-based discussion.
RACE #20-1301159 • Provider ID #50-29055
CE Hours
2.0 Medical CE
Format
Live Webinar
Price
$60 (Standard)
Audience
DVMs & Technicians
Species
Canine & Feline
Status
RACE-Approved
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Practical Takeaways for Your Practice
Every session is built around cases you see in GP — leave with frameworks you can apply immediately.
Define and distinguish between pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors in veterinary laboratory testing
Identify common substances and conditions that cause laboratory interference
Utilize blood film reviews and scatter plot analysis to verify automated CBC results
Apply age-appropriate and breed-specific reference intervals
Implement standardized sample collection and handling protocols
Course Abstract
Live Online Interactive Webinar • Case-Based • Sponsor-Free
Interferences are substances that can lead to erroneous test results either by incorrectly mimicking the desired analyte or by preventing measurement of the desired analyte, resulting in pre-analytic or analytical error.
Interferences are not uncommon and can occur in most assays in veterinary medicine, resulting in both clinician and client frustration. Potential outcomes may include the need for repeat testing at the client or clinic expense, or patient morbidity via incorrect treatment or unnecessary additional diagnostics. Board-certified clinical pathologist (DACVP) Dr. Daniel Heinrich covers prevention strategies including alterations in sample collection, sample type, or alternate testing and confirmation — identifying common artifacts and those that can influence care in an emergency setting. Presented through Vet On It's sponsor-free platform — no pharmaceutical influence on content or recommendations.
Curriculum Overview
6 clinically focused sessions.
. Pre-analytical, Analytical, and Post-analytical Errors
. Common Interferences
. Blood Film Review and Scatter Plot Analysis
. Reference Intervals
. Sample Collection and Handling Protocols
. Emergency Setting Artifacts
What's Included
Live Q&A
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Digital Notes
Downloadable lecture PDFs
Recording Access
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CE Certificate
RACE-approved, instant download
Dr. Daniel Heinrich, DVM, DACVP
Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Heinrich is Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology and VMC Clinical Pathology Lab Director at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree in animal sciences at the University of Illinois, his DVM at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a rotating internship at VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, and his residency in clinical pathology at the University of Minnesota CVM. Dr. Heinrich also spent two years in Chicago as a small animal general practitioner prior to residency training. His areas of interest include diagnostic cytology, hematology, and clinical chemistry. He teaches in multiple courses in the veterinary curriculum and participates in collaborative clinical research. Dr. Heinrich received the 2015 ASVCP Young Investigator Award for Applied Clinical Research.
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All tiers include 2.0 RACE-approved CE credits, digital notes, and recording access.
If your schedule changes, you'll still have access to the recording and notes.
Standard
- 2.0 Hours Live RACE-Approved CE
- Interactive Q&A with Dr. Daniel Heinrich
- Digital Lecture Notes (PDF)
- Session Recording Access
- Official CE Certificate
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This lecture is now available on-demand. Watch Dr. Daniel Heinrich's full 2.0-hour presentation at your own pace and earn RACE-approved CE credit.