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Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods, 4th Edition
By Michael D. Willard, DVM, MS and Harold Tvedten, DVM, PhD
Approx. 448 pages, Approx. 150 illustrations (50 in full color), Copyright 2004
Softcover
ISBN:0721689035
Description
This popular resource allows the reader to appropriately select and accurately interpret laboratory tests in a practical and efficient manner. It presents an organized method of answering common questions that reflect the most frequently encountered problems in laboratory tests. A new chapter on Point-of-Care Methodology has been added, and the section on electrolyte/acid-base now includes strong ion differences. Two additional color plates feature 12 new figures.
Key Features
Each chapter contains several tables for easy access to data.
Listing of Referral Laboratories provides a list of labs that can be contacted for certain diseases.
Reference Values provide an instant source to identify coagulation, hematology , etc., reference values.
Laboratory Findings of Selected Diseases give the reader a brief overview of diagnostic features.
A full-color, 8-page insert of illustrations aids in morphologic diagnosis.
Expert editors and contributors provide the most accurate, authoritative information.
Chapter outlines provide the reader with an overview of each chapter.
Limited chapter references make the book easier to use in the laboratory.
New to this Edition
A new chapter on Point-of Care Methodology is included.
Strong ion differences have been added to the electrolyte/acid-base section.
An additional 12 full-color illustrations are featured in two new color plates.
Table of Contents
1. General Laboratory Concepts 2. The Complete Blood Count and Bone Marrow Examination: General Comments and Selected Techniques 3. Erythrocyte 4. Leukocyte Disorders 5. Hemostatic Abnormalities: Introduction to Serum Chemistries: Artifacts in Biochemical Determinations and Point of Care Instruments 6. Electrolyte and Acid-Based Disorders 7. Urinary Disorders 8. Endocrine, Metabolic, and Lipid Disorders 9. Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, and Hepatic Disorders 10. Fluid Accumulation Disorders 11. Respiratory Disorders 12. Immunologic and Plasma Protein Disorders 13. Reproductive Disorders 14. Neurologic Disorders 15. Microbiology and Infectious Disease 16. Cytology of Neoplastic and Inflammatory Masses 17. Laboratory Diagnostic Toxicology 18. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Appendices: I. Listing of Referral Laboratories II. Reference Values III. Laboratory Findings of Selected Diseases Index
Author Information
By Michael D. Willard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine; Staff Internist/Gastroenterologist, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; and Harold Tvedten, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVP, Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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