Podcast: Take the Fear Out of the Smear—How Blood Morphology Will Help You Get to the Right Diagnosis
Get comfortable with the discomfort of blood smears with expert guest, Kim Yore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM).
In this episode, join host Sylvia Conway, BSc, BVetMed, MRCVS, and Kim Yore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), as they dive into blood morphology diagnostics, including the challenging task of blood smear preparation. Listen in as they discuss the importance and value of blood morphology evaluation, along with some practical tips to help overcome barriers and fears about smears.
About the guest: Kim Yore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) is a small animal internal medicine specialist. In addition to her work with IDEXX as a Medical Affairs specialist for hematology and pathology, she serves in the US Army Reserve Veterinary Corps. She holds a BA in Communication and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis and a Master of Clinical Science from Colorado State University. Dr. Yore is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, having completed her residency training and earning board certification in 2014. She has worked as a general and specialty veterinarian in both private and military practice in five states as well as in Asia. Keep up with Dr. Yore at linkedin.com/in/kimberly-yore
To learn more about blood morphology and topics covered in this episode, check out these free courses on the IDEXX Learning Center.
- Hematology Beyond the Numbers
- A Conversation on the Value of Blood Morphology
- What's Up Dot? Understanding the Other Half of your CBC Data
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast aims to share helpful info 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.
