Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians

Author: Amy L. MacNeill

Updated Edition: Second Edition, January 10, 2024

Language: English

ISBN: 9781119885696, 9781119885719

Overview: 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.

Key Features:

• Sample Collection and Handling: Learn about the importance of sample collection, handling, and quality assurance to ensure laboratory test results are valid.
• Hematology Data Collection: Understand hematology data collection techniques that may be used on a daily basis to evaluate the overall health of animal patients.
• Clinical Chemistry: Discover 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.
• Parasitology Procedures: Explore in-house parasitology procedures, with important advances in molecular diagnostics that improve the detection and identification of parasites.
• Endocrinology: Learn about common endocrinopathies and submission of samples for endocrine testing.

Target Audience: This book 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.

Additional Resources:

• Companion Website: Access instructor questions and an answer key to multiple choice questions in the book.
• Technician Tips: Benefit from technician tip boxes throughout the text.
• Case Examples: Learn from case examples that illustrate practical applications of laboratory techniques.
• Glossary: Refer to a comprehensive glossary of key terms for quick reference.

Photographs: High-quality photographs labeled with magnification and stain information are included throughout each chapter, clearly depicting cellular morphology, inclusions, and infectious organisms.

Why This Book: Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians 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.