{"product_id":"practical-veterinary-urinalysis-isbn-9780470958247","title":"Practical Veterinary Urinalysis","description":"\u003ci\u003ePractical Veterinary Urinalysis\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, clinically relevant resource for the veterinary laboratory. This bench-top guide covers sample handling guidelines, interpretation of dry chemical analysis, and recommendations for physical and microscopic evaluation. Emphasizing diagnostic techniques and result interpretation, \u003ci\u003ePractical Veterinary Urinalysis\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal aid for anyone who performs and interprets urinalysis testing.  \u003cp\u003eBeginning with an overview of renal physiology and urine production, the main focus of the book is examination and analysis of urine samples, including physical properties, chemical analysis, and sediment examination. Additional chapters review diagnostic tests and considerations for proteinuria, advanced diagnostics, quality assurance and laboratory set-up. \u003ci\u003ePractical Veterinary Urinalysis\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable tool for achieving accurate and reliable laboratory results and is a useful addition to any veterinary library.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface and Acknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Functional Renal Physiology and Urine Production 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlomerular filtration 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTubular reabsorption and secretion 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting tubules 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenal function and measures of renal function 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory assessment of renal function 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Specimen Procurement 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory definitions for collection methods 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine specimen containers 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecimen handling and preservation 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of urine specimens 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Routine Urinalysis: Physical Properties 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolute concentration 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine color 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Routine Urinalysis: Chemical Analysis 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003epH 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtein 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlucose 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKetone 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlood 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBilirubin 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrobilinogen 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNitrite 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeukocyte esterase 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific gravity 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Routine Urinalysis: Microscopic Elements 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrine sediment preparation 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamination of urine sediment 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroscopic elements of urine sediment 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Proteinuria 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtein handling by the kidney 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignificance of proteinuria 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory diagnosis of proteinuria 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations regarding diagnosis of proteinuria 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional considerations for proteinuria 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Advanced Diagnostics 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetection of bacteriuria versus diagnosis of urinary tract infection 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrinary tract cytology 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFractional excretion 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrinary biomarkers 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Laboratory Quality Assurance 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical requirements of the laboratory 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory equipment 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReagents and supplies for the urinalysis laboratory 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory waste 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality control in the urinalysis laboratory 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedure manuals 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 165\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Overall, this book is reasonably priced and will be a useful and relevant addition to any laboratory or veterinary medical library, with valuable information for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians.”  (\u003ci\u003eJournal of The American Veterinary Medical Association\u003c\/i\u003e, 16 September 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A 'must' for any vet's reference and for veterinary students.”  (\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 July 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book would be a great addition to any practice to encourage the use of urinalysis.”  (\u003ci\u003eVeterinary Record,\u003c\/i\u003e 28 July 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eCarolyn A. 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