From Smear to Solution-Integrating Automated Blood Morphology into Anemia Workups

Spherocytes, schistocytes, keratocytes, oh my! In this episode of Shake Up Your Workup, host Dr. Sylvia Conway sits down with Dr. Ali Dudley to break down how automated blood morphology is changing the anemia workup. Dr. Dudley walks through her "top five" poikilocytes every clinician should know, explains how to tell true agglutination from false positives, and reveals why platelets and fibrin can trick even seasoned eyes on a glass slide. Whether you're chasing down a regenerative anemia or puzzling over a non-regenerative one, this episode delivers practical, actionable tips to sharpen your diagnostic approach.About the guest: Ali Dudley, DVM, MS, DACVIM is a Hematology Medical Affairs Specialist at IDEXX, where she provides strategic, clinical, and technical support for hematology solutions, including inVue Dx™ Cellular Analyzer blood morphology, hematology analyzers, and reference laboratory services. Dr. Dudley earned her DVM from Purdue University and completed a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University. With her time in specialty practice and a decade of experience in the IDEXX Medical Consulting Service, she brings valuable clinical insight into veterinary diagnostics and hematology case management. Ali lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her family, two rescue dogs, and a cat. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, attending sporting events, and training for half marathons.To learn more about the value of blood morphology assessment and new diagnostic support for clinicians, check out these free courses on the IDEXX Learning Center.• Blood Morphology Matters: The Most Common Clinically Significant CBC Findings You Might Miss if You Don’t Smear• From Cytology to AI: Revolutionizing Cellular Diagnostics• A Conversation on the Value of Blood MorphologyReplay season one episodes on the IDEXX Learning Center. About our host: Sylvia Conway BSc, BVetMed, MRCVSDr. Conway is the host of the Shake Up Your Workup podcast. She joined IDEXX in May 2014 after spending five years as a mixed and small animal veterinarian in the United Kingdom. She currently oversees medical education tracks at tradeshow events and enjoys all aspects of her role. Dr. Conway is passionate about delivering clinically relevant medical education that promotes best practices and adds value to the day-to-day lives of veterinary practitioners.Originally from London, Dr. Conway relocated to Amsterdam, Netherlands, in February 2013. She still lives in Amsterdam with her husband, two young sons, Frankie the cat, and their canine companion, Wappie.Thank you for listening to Shake Up Your Workup. You can contact us at shakeupyourworkup@idexx.com with comments and feedback.Disclaimer: This podcast features hosts and guests who may be employed by IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. or its affiliates ("IDEXX"). The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be taken to represent official IDEXX policies, guidance, or positions. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers only.This podcast may reference IDEXX products or services as part of the professional discussion. Any such references are for informational purposes only and do not constitute technical instructions or convey any express or implicit performance guarantee or warranty, nor do they constitute to any regulated product claims.Nothing in this podcast should be considered medical or veterinary advice. Diagnostic discussions or recommendations may not be appropriate for all clinical circumstances, and regulatory requirements for diagnostics, treatment, and product use may vary between regions. Listeners should always rely on their own veterinary judgment and consult applicable local laws, regulations, and professional guidelines before making decisions about diagnostics, treatment, or patie