You might not know that….C reactive protein
What it is? CRP is a major acute phase protein in dogs. CRP protein is a molecule produced in the liver by the hepatocytes in response to inflammatory stimuli e.g. tissue damage and/or [...]
NT-proBNP: a useful tool to differentiate congestive heart failure from respiratory disease in dogs
Differentiating between congestive heart failure and respiratory disease as a potential cause of the respiratory signs may prove challenging for clinicians. In these cases, plasma N-terminal [...]
BRAF mutation: a new diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of canine transitional cell carcinoma
Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common neoplasm of the urinary tract in the dog. Cytology by suction biopsy of the bladder is one of the most common methods of diagnosis, however this is [...]
Vet Times
In January 2019 BattLab has started a new monthly column on Veterinary Times Journal. Every month we will present you with a brand-new haematology case. Challenge yourself by reading the clinical [...]
New cytology book
BattLab is proud to announce the publication of a new skin cytology book by one of our clinical pathologists, Francesco Cian. Illustrated with numerous high-quality photomicrographs, Differential [...]
