Re: Blood work and finding the "norms"

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Posted by BabyHerp on June 23, 1999 at 23:35:42:

In Reply to: Blood work and finding the "norms" posted by Harry's Dad on June 23, 1999 at 03:38:17:

Interesting...but Im not sure I understand the purpose. imho...I think it is pretty much impossible for vets to "standardize" their labs. The hospital I work for is constantly changing labs...for economical purposes. The lab values/norms change from one lab to another..it is the hospital & the DR's responsibiity to intrepret the labs based on the norms presented by the particular lab. When abnormal deviations occur...usually a repeat is done either stat/or rescheduled for another time. I doubt that you would be able to get across the board compliance with every vet using particular lab values specifically for iguanas. I admire your effort...but I don't think the end result will be
your desired outcome. Vets/Drs./Hospitals/Labs are in constant competition with each other. The most important part of that competition is $$$$
Nonetheless much luck to you on this very difficult endeavor.
Gina

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: Interesting...but Im not sure I understand the purpose. imho...I think it is pretty much impossible for vets to "standardize" their labs. The hospital I work for is constantly changing labs...for economical purposes. The lab values/norms change from one lab to another..it is the hospital & the DR's responsibiity to intrepret the labs based on the norms presented by the particular lab. When abnormal deviations occur...usually a repeat is done either stat/or rescheduled for another time. I doubt that you would be able to get across the board compliance with every vet using particular lab values specifically for iguanas. I admire your effort...but I don't think the end result will be : your desired outcome. Vets/Drs./Hospitals/Labs are in constant competition with each other. The most important part of that competition is $$$$ : Nonetheless much luck to you on this very difficult endeavor. : Gina <the wet blanket>

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