Anne Barger

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Anne Barger

DVM, MS, DACVP, University of Illinois

Anne M. Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP, is a clinical associate professor in the veterinary diagnostic laboratory and section head of the clinical pathology laboratory at University of Illinois. Her research interest is cytology, particularly immunocytochemistry and osteosarcoma. Dr. Barger is an active lecturer on the topic of cytology; she received her DVM and MS from University of Illinois.

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Cytologic Diagnosis of Sepsis in Effusions

Bacterial culture is the gold standard for diagnosing sepsis in fluid, but it’s not always practical to wait for results. A new study asks if in-house cytology can be an effective screening tool when looking for infection.

Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

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$Reliability of Refractometers in Measurement of Urine Specific Gravity in Dogs$

Reliability of Refractometers in Measurement of Urine Specific Gravity in Dogs

Are all refractometers created equal? Discover what this study found when comparing urine specific gravity measurements among different refractometers.

Clinical Pathology

Hemophagocytosis in Cats

Hemophagocytosis can be associated with inflammation, hemorrhage, or severe underlying disease. Discover another differential to add to your list for feline patients with hemophagia.

Clinical Pathology

Platelet Estimates from Blood Smears in Dogs

Automated platelet counts are reliable but can be erroneously affected by factors like cell debris and clumping. Platelet count estimates using blood smears can help compensate for these errors, but great variability exists between observers and the areas of the smear being observed.

Clinical Pathology

Positive Antinuclear Antibody & Coombs Test Results in Healthy Cats

Diagnosing immune-mediated disease in cats can be challenging. Commonly used laboratory tests can be useful, but must be interpreted within the right clinical and diagnostic contexts.

Clinical Pathology