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Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians

Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians

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Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians

Up-to-date, practical reference book demonstrating laboratory procedures in dogs, cats, cattle and horses

The newly revised and updated Second Edition of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians is an inclusive reference on laboratory procedures pertaining to small animals, horses, and cattle, providing information on hematology, hemostasis, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, parasitology, endocrine testing, and quality assurance.

The text clarifies ‘how-to’ information while also discussing the importance of ‘why’ laboratory procedures are performed in a particular way, enabling readers to gain true understanding of the topics discussed. To aid in reader comprehension, high-quality photographs labeled with magnification and stain information, which clearly depict cellular morphology, inclusions, and infectious organisms, are included throughout each chapter.

The text also offers key objectives, technician tip boxes, case examples, and a glossary of key terms, along with a companion website that provides instructor questions, and an answer key to multiple choice questions in the book.

Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians includes information on::

  • Sample collection, handling, and quality assurance, to ensure laboratory test results are valid
  • Hematology data collection techniques that may be used on a daily basis to evaluate the overall health of animal patients
  • Clinical chemistry data to indicate organ function, covering how different chemicals measured in patient samples relate to the function of specific organs in the body
  • In-house parasitology procedures, with important advances in molecular diagnostics have been made that improve the detection and identification of parasites
  • Information about common endocrinopathies and submission of samples for endocrine testing.

With complete coverage of the subject, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians is an essential resource for students enrolled in veterinary technology programs and veterinary colleges, and may be used as a textbook to guide and supplement information provided in both didactic and laboratory-based clinical pathology courses.

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9781119885696

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Publication date
2024
Issue number
2
Cover
paperback
Pages count
368
Dimensions (mm)
150 x 224
  • List of Contributors xi

    Preface xiii

    About the Companion Website xv

    1 Getting Started with Clinical Pathology 1
    Amy L. MacNeill

    Introduction 2

    Standard Equipment 3

    Standard Supplies 14

    Sample Types 17

    Sample Storage and Preparation 17

    Basic Laboratory Safety 18

    2 Minimizing Laboratory Errors in Veterinary Practice 21
    Bente Flatland

    Introduction 23

    Laboratory Considerations 23

    Laboratory Area 26

    Types of Laboratory Error 27

    Minimizing Laboratory Error 28

    Minimizing All Types of Laboratory Error 28

    Minimizing Preanalytical Error 31

    Minimizing Analytical Error 32

    Minimizing Postanalytical Error 38

    Summary 39

    Further Reading 39

    3 Hematology 45
    Amy L. MacNeill

    Introduction 48

    Components of Peripheral Blood 49

    Blood Cell Parameters 50

    Erythrocytes 51

    Leukocytes 68

    Platelets 81

    Atypical Cells in the Peripheral Blood 84

    Blood Parasites 85

    Hematology Methods 89

    Further Reading 104

    4 Hemostasis 109
    Amy L. MacNeill

    Introduction 112

    Physiology 112

    Diagnostic Testing 120

    Further Reading 129

    5 Clinical Chemistry 131
    Anne M. Barger

    Introduction 132

    Available Testing 133

    Sample Preparation 134

    Sample Quality 137

    Clinical Chemistry Health Profiles 140

    Purpose 140

    Blood Proteins 142

    Kidney 147

    Liver 153

    Muscle 162

    Pancreas 163

    Glucose 164

    Electrolytes 168

    Calcium 168

    Phosphorus 171

    Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium 172

    Acid–Base Balance 174

    Further Reading 178

    6 Urinalysis 181
    Anne M. Barger

    Introduction 182

    Urine Production 183

    Concentration of Urine 184

    Urine Collection 186

    Examination of Urine 188

    Urine Concentration 190

    Urine Chemistry 193

    Urine Sediment 196

    Further Reading 217

    7 Parasitology 219
    Ashley K. McGrew

    Introduction 221

    Classification of Parasites 222

    Life Cycles 223

    Effect of the Parasite on the Host 224

    Endoparasites 224

    Diagnostic Testing 224

    Ectoparasites 258

    Diagnostic Testing 258

    Parasite Identification 263

    Further Reading 275

    Recommended Websites 276

    8 Endocrinology 277
    Jérémie Korchia

    Introduction 281

    Hormonal Physiology 281

    Generalities About Hormones 281

    Classification of Hormones and Receptors 284

    Origin of Endocrine Diseases 285

    Samples for Hormone Measurement 288

    Submission Form 288

    Protocol Considerations 289

    Sample Considerations 289

    Measurement Methods 290

    Endocrine Test Performance and Endocrine Result Interpretation 293

    Performance of Immunoassays 293

    Difference between Analytical and Clinical Performance 294

    Main Endocrine Systems and Associated Diseases/Status in Veterinary Medicine 294

    Adrenal System 294

    Thyroid System 296

    Calcium Regulating System 297

    Water Regulatory Systems: Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone and ADH Hormone 298

    Glucose Metabolism Regulation Systems 300

    GH and IGF1 304

    Reproductive System 305

    Further Reading 311

    Glossary of Terms 317

    Index 329

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