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In the first part of this joint presentation Adam Bell, Director of Medicine at Calder Vets in Dewsbury discusses the indications, equipment and techniques required for obtaining good quality bone marrow aspirate samples in general practice. When and where to sample, the differences between aspirates and core biopsies and how to prepare and submit samples will be reviewed along with a step by step visual guide to the techniques needed for good results. In short, everything you need to know about taking great bone marrows but were afraid to ask!
In the second part Nick Carmichael, Veterinary Director at CTDS will discuss what clinical pathologists look for in the material from bone marrow and show examples of cases where taking a marrow provides invaluable information for the diagnosis and management of the case. There will also be an introduction to what new techniques such as flow cytometry can add to analysis of blood and bone marrow If you want to know what goes on inside bone marrow and how you can take the samples that provide the answers join us on 9th May.