{"product_id":"clinical-pathology-and-laboratory-techniques-for-veterinary-technicians-isbn-9781119885696","title":"Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians","description":"\u003cb\u003eClinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eUp-to-date, practical reference book demonstrating laboratory procedures in dogs, cats, cattle and horses\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe newly revised and updated Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eClinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians \u003c\/i\u003eincludes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample collection, handling, and quality assurance, to ensure laboratory test results are valid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHematology data collection techniques that may be used on a daily basis to evaluate the overall health of animal patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical chemistry data to indicate organ function, covering how different chemicals measured in patient samples relate to the function of specific organs in the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-house parasitology procedures, with important advances in molecular diagnostics have been made that improve the detection and identification of parasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about common endocrinopathies and submission of samples for endocrine testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith complete coverage of the subject, \u003ci\u003eClinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Getting Started with Clinical Pathology 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy L. MacNeill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard Equipment 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard Supplies 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Types 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Storage and Preparation 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Laboratory Safety 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Minimizing Laboratory Errors in Veterinary Practice 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBente Flatland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory Considerations 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory Area 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Laboratory Error 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Laboratory Error 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing All Types of Laboratory Error 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Preanalytical Error 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Analytical Error 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Postanalytical Error 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Hematology 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy L. MacNeill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of Peripheral Blood 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Cell Parameters 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErythrocytes 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeukocytes 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatelets 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtypical Cells in the Peripheral Blood 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Parasites 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHematology Methods 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Hemostasis 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy L. MacNeill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysiology 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Testing 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Clinical Chemistry 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne M. Barger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailable Testing 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Preparation 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Quality 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Chemistry Health Profiles 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood Proteins 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKidney 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiver 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscle 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePancreas 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlucose 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrolytes 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalcium 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhosphorus 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSodium, Chloride, and Potassium 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcid–Base Balance 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Urinalysis 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne M. Barger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine Production 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcentration of Urine 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine Collection 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamination of Urine 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine Concentration 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine Chemistry 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine Sediment 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Parasitology 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAshley K. 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