Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals, including what assays measure, sample or assay conditions that affect results, and what results indicate about the physiologic or pathologic state of a patient.
Trade Review“Almost all the chapters begin wtih an expanded, useful list of topics. This textbook is particularly useful for residents in clinical pathology and internal medicine training programs. It is an outstanding reference for clinical pathologists and anyone involved in performing and interpreting clinical pathology data. Owners of the first edition should consider purchasing this book if the enhancements are essential to their job responsibilities.” -
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, December 2008
“This thorough textbook covers basic veterinary clinical pathology concepts. This edition includes more images and color plates. Aspects of cytology and bone marrow examination are new to this edition. The figures are one of the book's best features because they truly assist students in understanding the underlying mechanism of a process. Additional color plates have been added to this edition, which make the book more useful. This is a useful book for veterinary students, residents, and practitioners. Although the content is comparable to other texts, the level of detail is greater. The authors have made significant improvements in this new edition." - Doody's Book Reviews, October 2008
Table of ContentsPreface vii
Acknowledgments ix
1 Introductory Concepts 3
2 Leukocytes 53
3 Erythrocytes 107
4 Platelets 223
5 Hemostasis 259
6 Bone Marrow and Lymph Node 323
7 Proteins 369
8 Urinary System 415
9 Monovalent Electrolytes and Osmolality 495
10 Blood Gases, Blood pH, and Strong Ion Difference 559
11 Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Their Regulatory Hormones 593
12 Enzymes 639
13 Liver Function 675
14 Glucose, Ketoamines, and Related Regulatory Hormones 707
15 Exocrine Pancreas and Intestine 739
16 Lipids 763
17 Thyroid Function 783
18 Adrenocortical Function 805
19 Cavitary Effusions 831
* Color plates between pages 494 and 495
Index 869
