DESCRIPTION:
A clear and concise guide to veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation
The newly revised Third Edition of Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology delivers a thorough and focused exploration of the basic principles of veterinary lab testing and diagnosis, as well as the cytology, hematology, and chemistry of common domestic and non-domestic species. The book offers readers an expanded wealth of clinical case presentations, providing case data and narrative discussions designed to promote skill development.
The book is packed with information useful to veterinary students, technicians, pathologists, and researchers, and includes access to a companion website that offers clinical cases and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Heavily and clearly illustrated, with a strong practical emphasis, this latest edition includes a brand-new section on veterinary cytology and a chapter on laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases as well as updated information throughout that keeps pace with the rapidly developing field of clinical pathology.
The book includes:
- A comprehensive overview of laboratory testing and diagnosis principles, with unique emphases on interpretive perspectives and slide preparation techniques.
- A complete treatment of hematopathology of domestic animal species, organized by erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, bone marrow, hemostasis, and transfusion medicine.
- A comprehensive treatment of clinical biochemistry in domestic animals organized by organ system, including electrochemical evaluation of electrolyte and acid-base pathology.
- A complete treatment of domestic animal cytology organized by both common collection sites and principles of inflammation, infectious agents, and neoplasia.
- Complete sections covering practical treatment of hematology and clinical biochemistry of non-domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians.
Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology is a one-stop reference on veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation ideally suited for veterinary students, veterinary technicians, general practitioners, and specialists.
CONTENTS:
Section I General Principles of Laboratory Testing and Diagnosis
1 Laboratory Technology for Veterinary Medicine
2 Sample Collection and Processing, Preparations for Clinical Microscopy, and Analysis of Laboratory Service Options
3 Perspectives in Laboratory Data Interpretation and Disease Diagnosis
4 Immunodiagnostics: Current Use and Future Trends in Veterinary Medicine
5 Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases of Animals
Section II Hematology of Common Domestic Species
6 Erythrocyte Production, Function, and Morphology
7 Classification of and Diagnostic Approach to Anemia
8 Nonregenerative Anemia
9 Regenerative Anemia
10 Classification of and Diagnostic Approach to Erythrocytosis
11 Introduction to Leukocytes and the Leukogram
12 Neutrophil Production, Trafficking, and Kinetics
13 Interpretation of Leukocyte Responses in Disease
14 Molecular Diagnostics of Hematologic Malignancies
15 Laboratory Evaluation of Bone Marrow
16 Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Myeloid Neoplasms
17 Disorders of Hemostasis
18 Principles of Blood Transfusion and Crossmatching
Section III Hematology of Common Nondomestic Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, and Amphibians
19 Mammalian Hematology: Laboratory Animals and Miscellaneous Species
20 Hematology of Birds
21 Hematology of Reptiles
22 Hematology of Fish
23 Hematology of Amphibians
Section IV Clinical Chemistry of Common Domestic Species
24 Laboratory Evaluation and Interpretation of the Urinary System
25 Laboratory Evaluation of Electrolytes
26 Laboratory Evaluation of Acid-Base Disorders
27 Laboratory Evaluation of the Liver
28 Laboratory Evaluation of the Pancreas and Glucose Metabolism
29 Laboratory Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease, Digestion, and Intestinal Absorption
30 Laboratory Evaluation of Plasma and Serum Proteins
31 Laboratory Detection of Muscle Injury
32 Laboratory Evaluation of Lipids
33 Laboratory Evaluation of the Thyroid, Adrenal, and Pituitary Glands
34 Parathyroid Glands and Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolic Pathology
Section V Clinical Chemistry of Common Nondomestic Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, and Amphibians
35 Clinical Chemistry of Mammals: Laboratory Animals and Miscellaneous Species
36 Clinical Chemistry of Birds
37 Clinical Chemistry of Reptiles
38 Clinical Chemistry of Fish and Amphibians
Section VI Cytopathology of Common Domestic Animals
39 Cytology of Inflammation and Infectious Agents
40 Cytology of Neoplasia
41 Cytology of Skin and Subcutaneous Masses
42 Cytology of Body Cavity Effusions
43 Cytology of Synovial Fluid
44 Cytology of Abdominal Organs
45 Cytology of Lymph Nodes
Section VII Clinical Case Presentations
Clinical Case Presentations
This section includes 117 cases with clinicopathologic data accompanied by an interpretive discussion and diagnostic summary.
