IDEXX | From Lab to Clinic: Understanding Clinical Microbiology results in Veterinary Medicine [WATCH RECORDING]

Subject: From Lab to Clinic: Understanding Clinical Microbiology results in Veterinary Medicine
Speakers: Dr Marta Costa
Organizer: Idexx
LINK: WATCH RECORDING

Ever wondered what really happens to your samples in the microbiology lab?
Join us for a deep dive into Veterinary Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST).
Discover how MICs are determined, what clinical breakpoints mean, and how to interpret AST results beyond the numbers.
+ Real case examples using IDEXX reports
+ Insights into lab automation and testing limitations
+ Tips for making smarter antimicrobial choices
Don’t miss this eye-opening session—perfect for vets, nurses, and anyone curious about the science behind the results!

Meet our speaker : Marta Costa, DVM, MSc, FRCPath, DipECVCP, MRCVS

Marta graduated from FMV-UTL in Lisbon in 2001 and spent five years in small animal practice and clinical pathology. She completed a Master’s in Medical Microbiology in 2007 and lectured at Universidade Lusófona. In 2009, she moved to the UK for a residency at the University of Bristol, later becoming a lecturer and earning both her FRCPath and ECVCP diplomas. Since 2020, she has worked at IDEXX UK as a Clinical Pathologist and Deputy Head of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology. Marta is a board member of ECVCP and active in the ESGVM/ESCMID. Her interests include infectious disease diagnostics, antimicrobial sensitivity, biomarkers, and microscopy. Outside work, she enjoys family time, countryside walks, gardening, and learning the cello.