The newly revised Third Edition of Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology delivers a thorough and focused exploration of the basic principles of veterinary lab testing and diagnosis, as well as the cytology, hematology, and chemistry of common domestic and non-domestic species. The book offers readers an expanded wealth of clinical case presentations, providing case data and narrative discussions designed to promote skill development.

The book is packed with information useful to veterinary students, technicians, pathologists, and researchers, and includes access to a companion website that offers clinical cases and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Heavily and clearly illustrated, with a strong practical emphasis, this latest edition includes a brand-new section on veterinary cytology and a chapter on laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases as well as updated information throughout that keeps pace with the rapidly developing field of clinical pathology.

The book includes:

Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology is a one-stop reference on veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation ideally suited for veterinary students, veterinary technicians, general practitioners, and specialists.

Editors, ix

Preface, xi

About the Companion Website, xiii

 

1 Laboratory Technology for Veterinary Medicine, 3

2 Sample Collection and Processing, Preparations for Clinical Microscopy, and Analysis of

Laboratory Service Options, 30

3 Perspectives in Laboratory Data Interpretation and Disease Diagnosis, 46

4 Immunodiagnostics: Current Use and Future Trends in Veterinary Medicine, 58

5 Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases of Animals, 65

 

6 Erythrocyte Production, Function, and Morphology, 87

7 Classification of and Diagnostic Approach to Anemia, 100

8 Nonregenerative Anemia, 106

9 Regenerative Anemia, 110

10 Classification of and Diagnostic Approach to Erythrocytosis, 135

11 Introduction to Leukocytes and the Leukogram, 139

12 Neutrophil Production, Trafficking, and Kinetics, 144

13 Interpretation of Leukocyte Responses in Disease, 148

14 Molecular Diagnostics of Hematologic Malignancies, 161

15 Laboratory Evaluation of Bone Marrow, 170

16 Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Myeloid Neoplasms, 183

17 Disorders of Hemostasis, 201

18 Principles of Blood Transfusion and Crossmatching, 220

 

19 Mammalian Hematology: Laboratory Animals and Miscellaneous Species, 237

20 Hematology of Birds, 254

21 Hematology of Reptiles, 292

22 Hematology of Fish, 314

23 Hematology of Amphibians, 330

 

24 Laboratory Evaluation and Interpretation of the Urinary System, 343

25 Laboratory Evaluation of Electrolytes, 402

26 Laboratory Evaluation of Acid-Base Disorders, 417

27 Laboratory Evaluation of the Liver, 425

28 Laboratory Evaluation of the Pancreas and Glucose Metabolism, 445

29 Laboratory Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease, Digestion, and Intestinal Absorption, 458

30 Laboratory Evaluation of Plasma and Serum Proteins, 484

31 Laboratory Detection of Muscle Injury, 498

32 Laboratory Evaluation of Lipids, 502

33 Laboratory Evaluation of the Thyroid, Adrenal, and Pituitary Glands, 515

34 Parathyroid Glands and Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolic Pathology, 561

 

35 Clinical Chemistry of Mammals: Laboratory Animals and Miscellaneous Species, 589

36 Clinical Chemistry of Birds, 601

37 Clinical Chemistry of Reptiles, 617

38 Clinical Chemistry of Fish and Amphibians, 625

 

39 Cytology of Inflammation and Infectious Agents, 635

40 Cytology of Neoplasia, 652

41 Cytology of Skin and Subcutaneous Masses, 676

42 Cytology of Body Cavity Effusions, 703

43 Cytology of Synovial Fluid, 717

44 Cytology of Abdominal Organs, 731

45 Cytology of Lymph Nodes, 752

 

Clinical Case Presentations, 777

This section includes 117 cases with clinicopathologic data accompanied by an interpretive discussion and diagnostic summary.

 

Index, 1011

DVM, MS, DACVP, is Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies and Professor Emerita, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. 

 

DVM DACVP, retired as Professor, clinical pathologist, and former Head in the Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. 

 

DVM, PhD, DACVP, retired at the rank of Professor from Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA.

 

DVM, PhD, is Associate Professor Emeritus of Zoological Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, USA.