Podcast: Getting the Most Out of Your Biochemistry Profile—Abnormalities You Should Never Ignore in Your Patients
In this episode, Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC breaks down biochemistry panels—what to catch, what to never miss.
In this episode, our host, Dr. Sylvia Conway chats with Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC, to dive deep into the world of biochemistry profiles—unpacking how to interpret results with confidence and highlighting the abnormalities that should never be ignored. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned pro, this conversation will sharpen your clinical instincts and help you get the most out of every panel.
About the guest: Dr. Bill Saxon received his DVM degree from Iowa State University in 1986. He completed his internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City followed by residencies at the Animal Medical Center and University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Dr. Saxon practiced in the San Francisco area and owned a veterinary intensive care unit in Washington, DC. He has published on burn injury, the acute abdomen, feline cardiomyopathy, and drug toxicities and has coauthored the Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. He is currently an IDEXX medical education specialist and speaker at regional, national, and international conferences.
To learn more about biochemistry profiles, check out these free courses on the IDEXX Learning Center.
- 10 Unexpected Abnormalities Your Healthy Patients Are Hiding...And What To Do About Them
- Interpreting Chemistry Panels for Dummies by Dummies
- The Role of Biochemistry Panels in the Minimum Database—Part II of the Veterinary Technician’s Learning Journey
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Disclaimer: This podcast aims to share helpful information and guidance, but any decisions about testing or treatment should be made by a veterinarian as part of their relationship with the client and pet.
