Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians provides a comprehensive reference of laboratory procedures featuring how-to' information as it pertains to small animals, horses, and cattle.
An inclusive reference of laboratory procedures pertaining to small animals, horses and cattle
Provides information on hematology, hemostasis, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, parasitology, and fecal testing
Features high-quality photographs labelled with magnification and stain information, which clearly depict cellular morphology, inclusions and infectious organisms
Offers key objectives, technician tip boxes, case examples and a glossary of key terms
A companion website provides images from the book for download, instructor questions and answer key to multiple choice questions in the book
Contents
Preface
About the companion website
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Clinical Pathology
Learning Objectives
Glossary of Terms
Key Terms
Introduction
Standard Equipment
Standard Supplies
Sample Types
Sample Storage and Preparation
Basic Laboratory Safety
Multiple Choice Questions
(Case Examples)
(Instructor Questions)
Chapter 2 Hematology
Learning Objectives
Glossary of Terms
Key Terms
Introduction
Components of Peripheral Blood
Blood Cell Parameters
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Platelets
Atypical Cells in the Peripheral Blood
Blood Parasites
Hematology Methods
References
Multiple Choice Questions
(Case Examples)
(Instructor Questions)
Chapter 3 Hemostasis
Learning Objectives
Glossary of Terms
Key Terms
Introduction
Physiology
Diagnostic Testing
References
Multiple Choice Questions
(Case Examples)
(Instructor Questions)
Chapter 4 Clinical Chemistry
Learning Objectives
Glossary of Terms
Key Terms
Introduction
Available Testing
Sample Preparation
Sample Quality
Clinical Chemistry Health Profiles
Blood Proteins
Kidney
Liver
Muscle
Pancreas
Glucose
Electrolytes
Calcium
Phosphorus
Sodium, Chloride and Potassium
Acid Base Balance
References
Multiple Choice Questions
(Case Examples)
(Instructor Questions)
Chapter 5 Urinalysis
Learning Objectives
Glossary of Terms
Key Terms
Introduction
Urine Production
Concentration of Urine
Urine Collection
Examination of Urine
Urine Concentration
Urine Chemistry
Urine Sediment
References
Multiple Choice Questions
(Case Examples)
(Instructor Questions)
Chapter 6 Parasitology
Learning Objectives
Glossary of Terms
Key Terms
Introduction
Classifications of Parasites
Life Cycle
Effect of the Parasite on the Host
Endoparasites
Ectoparasites
References
Multiple Choice Questions
(Case Examples)
(Instructor Questions)
Chapter 7 Minimizing Laboratory Errors in Veterinary Practice
Learning Objectives
Glossary of Terms
Key Terms
Introduction
Laboratory Considerations
Laboratory Area
Types of Laboratory Error
Minimizing Laboratory Error
Summary
References
Multiple Choice Questions
(Instructor Questions)
Authors
Anne M. Barger, DVM, DACVP is Clinical Professor of Pathobiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is the section head for clinical pathology for the University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and is an editorial board member of Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
Amy L. MacNeill, DVM, DACVP graduated from the University of Florida with a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1998, became a board-certified veterinary pathologist in 2004, and was awarded a PhD in virology and immunology in 2005. That same year, she joined the faculty at the University of Illinois as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathobiology and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology at Colorado State University.