Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology

The editors
 
Mary Anna Thrall DVM, MS, DACVP, is Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies and Professor Emerita, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
 
Glade Weiser DVM, DACVP, retired as Professor, clinical pathologist, and former Head in the Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
 
Robin W. Allison DVM, PhD, DACVP, retired at the rank of Professor from Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA.
 
Terry Campbell, DVM, PhD, is Associate Professor Emeritus of Zoological Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins Colorado, USA.

A clear and concise guide to veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation
 
The newly revised Third Edition of Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology delivers a thorough and focused exploration of the basic principles of veterinary lab testing and diagnosis, as well as the cytology, hematology, and chemistry of common domestic and non-domestic species. The book offers readers an expanded wealth of clinical case presentations, providing case data and narrative discussions designed to promote skill development.
 
The book is packed with information useful to veterinary students, technicians, pathologists, and researchers, and includes access to a companion website that offers clinical cases and the figures from the book in PowerPoint. Heavily and clearly illustrated, with a strong practical emphasis, this latest edition includes a brand-new section on veterinary cytology and a chapter on laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases as well as updated information throughout that keeps pace with the rapidly developing field of clinical pathology.
 
The book includes:
* A comprehensive overview of laboratory testing and diagnosis principles, with unique emphases on interpretive perspectives and slide preparation techniques.
* A complete treatment of hematopathology of domestic animal species, organized by erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, bone marrow, hemostasis, and transfusion medicine.
* A comprehensive treatment of clinical biochemistry in domestic animals organized by organ system, including electrochemical evaluation of electrolyte and acid-base pathology.
* A complete treatment of domestic animal cytology organized by both common collection sites and principles of inflammation, infectious agents, and neoplasia.
* Complete sections covering practical treatment of hematology and clinical biochemistry of non-domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians.
 
Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Cytology is a one-stop reference on veterinary laboratory diagnostic techniques and interpretation ideally suited for veterinary students, veterinary technicians, general practitioners, and specialists.

Editors ix
 
Preface xi
 
About the Companion Website xiii
 
Section I General Principles of Laboratory Testing and Diagnosis 1
 
1 Laboratory Technology for Veterinary Medicine 3
Glade Weiser
 
2 Sample Collection and Processing, Preparations for Clinical Microscopy, and Analysis of Laboratory Service Options 30
Glade Weiser
 
3 Perspectives in Laboratory Data Interpretation and Disease Diagnosis 46
Glade Weiser and Robin W. Allison
 
4 Immunodiagnostics: Current Use and Future Trends in Veterinary Medicine 58
Wayne A. Jensen
 
5 Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases of Animals 65
Sreekumari Rajeev
 
Section II Hematology of Common Domestic Species 85
 
6 Erythrocyte Production, Function, and Morphology 87
Mary Anna Thrall
 
7 Classification of and Diagnostic Approach to Anemia 100
Mary Anna Thrall
 
8 Nonregenerative Anemia 106
Mary Anna Thrall
 
9 Regenerative Anemia 110
Mary Anna Thrall
 
10 Classification of and Diagnostic Approach to Erythrocytosis 135
Mary Anna Thrall
 
11 Introduction to Leukocytes and the Leukogram 139
Glade Weiser
 
12 Neutrophil Production, Trafficking, and Kinetics 144
Glade Weiser
 
13 Interpretation of Leukocyte Responses in Disease 148
Glade Weiser
 
14 Molecular Diagnostics of Hematologic Malignancies 161
Emily D. Rout and Anne C. Avery
 
15 Laboratory Evaluation of Bone Marrow 170
Mary Anna Thrall and Glade Weiser
 
16 Lymphoproliferative Disorders and Myeloid Neoplasms 183
Mary Anna Thrall
 
17 Disorders of Hemostasis 201
James Meinkoth
 
18 Principles of Blood Transfusion and Crossmatching 220
Linda M. Vap and Karl E. Jandrey
 
Section III Hematology of Common Nondomestic Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, and Amphibians 235
 
19 Mammalian Hematology: Laboratory Animals and Miscellaneous Species 237
Terry W. Campbell
 
20 Hematology of Birds 254
Terry W. Campbell
 
21 Hematology of Reptiles 292
Terry W. Campbell
 
22 Hematology of Fish 314
Terry W. Campbell
 
23 Hematology of Amphibians 330
Terry W. Campbell
 
Section IV Clinical Chemistry of Common Domestic Species 341
 
24 Laboratory Evaluation and Interpretation of the Urinary System 343
Donald Meuten and Saundra Sample
 
25 Laboratory Evaluation of Electrolytes 402
Andrea A. Bohn
 
26 Laboratory Evaluation of Acid-Base Disorders 417
Glade Weiser
 
27 Laboratory Evaluation of the Liver 425
Robin W. Allison
 
28 Laboratory Evaluation of the Pancreas and Glucose Metabolism 445
Robin W. Allison
 
29 Laboratory Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease, Digestion, and Intestinal Absorption 458
Dawn Seddon
 
30 Laboratory Evaluation of Plasma and Serum Proteins 484
Robin W. Allison
 
31 Laboratory Detection of Muscle Injury 498
Robin W. Allison
 
32 Laboratory Evaluation of Lipids 502
M. Judith Radin
 
33 Laboratory Evaluation of the Thyroid, Adrenal, and Pituitary Glands 515
Donald Meuten and Saundra Sample
 
34 Parathyroid Glands and Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolic Pathology 561
Donald Meuten
 
Section V Clinical Chemistry of Common Nondomestic Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, and Amphibians 587
 
35 Clinical Chemistry of Mammals: Laboratory Animals and Miscellaneous Species 589
Terry W. Campbell
 
36 Clinical Chemistry of Birds 601
Terry W. Campbell
 
37 Clinical Chemistry of Reptiles 617
Terry W. Campbell
 
38 Clinical Chemistry of Fish and Amphibians 625
Terry W. Campbell
 
Section VI Cytopathology of Common Domestic Animals 633