Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technician

Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians
 
Up-to-date, practical reference book demonstrating laboratory procedures in dogs, cats, cattle and horses
 
The newly revised and updated Second Edition of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians is 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.
 
The 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.
 
The 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.
 
Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians includes information on:
* Sample collection, handling, and quality assurance, to ensure laboratory test results are valid
* Hematology data collection techniques that may be used on a daily basis to evaluate the overall health of animal patients
* Clinical chemistry data to indicate organ function, covering how different chemicals measured in patient samples relate to the function of specific organs in the body
* In-house parasitology procedures, with important advances in molecular diagnostics have been made that improve the detection and identification of parasites
* Information about common endocrinopathies and submission of samples for endocrine testing.
 
With complete coverage of the subject, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians is 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.

List of contents

List of Contributors xi
 
Preface xiii
 
About the Companion Website xv
 
1 Getting Started with Clinical Pathology 1
Amy L. MacNeill
 
Introduction 2
 
Standard Equipment 3
 
Standard Supplies 14
 
Sample Types 17
 
Sample Storage and Preparation 17
 
Basic Laboratory Safety 18
 
2 Minimizing Laboratory Errors in Veterinary Practice 21
Bente Flatland
 
Introduction 23
 
Laboratory Considerations 23
 
Laboratory Area 26
 
Types of Laboratory Error 27
 
Minimizing Laboratory Error 28
 
Minimizing All Types of Laboratory Error 28
 
Minimizing Preanalytical Error 31
 
Minimizing Analytical Error 32
 
Minimizing Postanalytical Error 38
 
Summary 39
 
Further Reading 39
 
3 Hematology 45
Amy L. MacNeill
 
Introduction 48
 
Components of Peripheral Blood 49
 
Blood Cell Parameters 50
 
Erythrocytes 51
 
Leukocytes 68
 
Platelets 81
 
Atypical Cells in the Peripheral Blood 84
 
Blood Parasites 85
 
Hematology Methods 89
 
Further Reading 104
 
4 Hemostasis 109
Amy L. MacNeill
 
Introduction 112
 
Physiology 112
 
Diagnostic Testing 120
 
Further Reading 129
 
5 Clinical Chemistry 131
Anne M. Barger
 
Introduction 132
 
Available Testing 133
 
Sample Preparation 134
 
Sample Quality 137
 
Clinical Chemistry Health Profiles 140
 
Purpose 140
 
Blood Proteins 142
 
Kidney 147
 
Liver 153
 
Muscle 162
 
Pancreas 163
 
Glucose 164
 
Electrolytes 168
 
Calcium 168
 
Phosphorus 171
 
Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium 172
 
Acid-Base Balance 174
 
Further Reading 178
 
6 Urinalysis 181
Anne M. Barger
 
Introduction 182
 
Urine Production 183
 
Concentration of Urine 184
 
Urine Collection 186
 
Examination of Urine 188
 
Urine Concentration 190
 
Urine Chemistry 193
 
Urine Sediment 196
 
Further Reading 217
 
7 Parasitology 219
Ashley K. McGrew
 
Introduction 221
 
Classification of Parasites 222
 
Life Cycles 223
 
Effect of the Parasite on the Host 224
 
Endoparasites 224
 
Diagnostic Testing 224
 
Ectoparasites 258
 
Diagnostic Testing 258
 
Parasite Identification 263
 
Further Reading 275
 
Recommended Websites 276
 
8 Endocrinology 277
Jérémie Korchia
 
Introduction 281
 
Hormonal Physiology 281
 
Generalities About Hormones 281
 
Classification of Hormones and Receptors 284
 
Origin of Endocrine Diseases 285
 
Samples for Hormone Measurement 288
 
Submission Form 288
 
Protocol Considerations 289
 
Sample Considerations 289
 
Measurement Methods 290
 
Endocrine Test Performance and Endocrine Result Interpretation 293
 
Performance of Immunoassays 293
 
Difference between Analytical and Clinical Performance 294
 
Main Endocrine Systems and Associated Diseases/Status in Veterinary Medicine 294
 
Adrenal System 294
 
Thyroid System 296
 
Calcium Regulating System 297
 
Water Regulatory Systems: Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone and ADH Hormone 298
 
Glucose Metabolism Regulation Systems 300
 
GH and IGF1 304
 
Reproductive System 305
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About the author

Amy L. MacNeill, DVM, PhD, DACVP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences at Colorado State University. Anne M. Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois.

Summary

Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians

Up-to-date, practical reference book demonstrating laboratory procedures in dogs, cats, cattle and horses

The newly revised and updated Second Edition of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians is 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians includes information on:
* Sample collection, handling, and quality assurance, to ensure laboratory test results are valid
* Hematology data collection techniques that may be used on a daily basis to evaluate the overall health of animal patients
* Clinical chemistry data to indicate organ function, covering how different chemicals measured in patient samples relate to the function of specific organs in the body
* In-house parasitology procedures, with important advances in molecular diagnostics have been made that improve the detection and identification of parasites
* Information about common endocrinopathies and submission of samples for endocrine testing.

With complete coverage of the subject, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians is 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.

Product details

• Authors: Amy L. (Colorado State University Macneill
• Assisted by: Anne M. Barger (Editor), Barger Anne M. (Editor), Amy L. MacNeill (Editor), MacNeill Amy L. (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2024
• EAN: 9781119885696
• ISBN: 978-1-119-88569-6
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; Veterinärmedizin, Tierpflege, veterinary medicine, Allg. Veterinärmedizin, Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin, Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care, Veterinärmedizin / klinische Pathologie u. Labormedizin, Veterinary Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine