This new edition of a must-have manual, edited by Elizabeth Villiers, Jelena Ristic and Laura Blackwood, features new case studies and updated images. There is an increased focus on principles, testing and interpreting results as well as sampling, genetic testing and diagnosing genetic and inherited diseases. Fully revised and expanded, this manual contains not just advice for the busy practitioner, but also for the concerned owner and how they can play a part in the treatment of their pet.

In–house versus external testing

Quality assurance and interpretation of laboratory data

Introduction to haematology

Disorders of erythrocytes

Disorders of leucocytes

Disorders of haemostasis

Disorders of plasma proteins

Electrolyte imbalances

Blood gas analysis and acid––base disorders

Urine analysis

Renal disorders

Laboratory evaluation of hepatic disease

Laboratory testing in GI disease

Laboratory evaluation of exocrine pancreatic disease

Laboratory evaluation of lipid disorders

Laboratory evaluation of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia

Laboratory evaluation of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Laboratory diagnosis of adrenal diseases

Laboratory evaluation of the reproductive system

Laboratory investigation of cardiac disease

Diagnostic cytology

Body cavity effusions

Lab evaluation of joint disease

Laboratory evaluation of muscle disease

Laboratory evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid

Laboratory evaluation of skin and ear disease

Diagnosis of bacterial, fungal and mycobacterial diseases

Diagnosis of viral infections

Diagnosis of protozoal and arthropod–borne disease

Diagnosis of inherited disease

Appendices

Elizabeth Villiers, BVSc FRCPath DipECVCP CertSAM CertVR MRCVS Dick White Referrals, Veterinary Sepcialist Centre, Station Farm, London Road, six mile Bottom, Cambriidgeshire CB8 0UH, UK

 

Jelena Ristic, BVetMed CertVC DSAM MRCVS Axiom Veterinary Laboratories Ltd, The Manor Housee, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4PB, UK