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
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)
