Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians

As a comprehensive reference book, the newly revised and updated Second Edition of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians provides an inclusive overview of laboratory procedures for small animals, horses, and cattle.

The book covers essential topics such as:

Sample Collection and Quality Assurance

Sample collection, handling, and quality assurance are crucial in ensuring the validity of laboratory test results. This book provides valuable information on these critical steps.

Hematology and Clinical Chemistry

Hematology data collection techniques are used daily to evaluate the overall health of animal patients. Meanwhile, clinical chemistry data provides insight into organ function, showing how different chemicals relate to specific organs.

Parasitology and Endocrinology

The book offers in-house parasitology procedures, including molecular diagnostics, which have improved detection and identification of parasites. Additionally, it covers common endocrinopathies and submission of samples for endocrine testing.

Key Features

Some of the key features of this book include:

• High-quality photographs with magnification and stain information to clarify cellular morphology, inclusions, and infectious organisms
• Key objectives and technician tip boxes to aid in reader comprehension
• Case examples and glossary of key terms to help students grasp the material
• A companion website with instructor questions and answer key to multiple-choice questions

Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians is an essential resource for students enrolled in veterinary technology programs and veterinary colleges, as well as a valuable textbook for both didactic and laboratory-based clinical pathology courses.

With its complete coverage of the subject, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of clinical pathology and laboratory techniques in veterinary medicine.

Published by Wiley in January 2024, this book is available in English language and has ISBN-13: 9781119885696 and ISBN-10: 1119885699.