Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition
Ensure your skills are at their clinical best! Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition covers the broad spectrum of laboratory procedures that veterinary technicians need to perform effectively in the practice setting. Comprehensive content presents the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and cytology, along with the laboratory procedures used to perform the most widely used tests, such as complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunologic assays. This thoroughly updated edition includes step-by-step procedure guidelines, along with the latest advances in veterinary clinical procedures to prepare you for real-life laboratory work.
Ensure your skills are at their clinical best! Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition covers the broad spectrum of laboratory procedures that veterinary technicians need to perform effectively in the practice setting. Comprehensive content presents the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and cytology, along with the laboratory procedures used to perform the most widely used tests, such as complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunologic assays. This thoroughly updated edition includes step-by-step procedure guidelines, along with the latest advances in veterinary clinical procedures to prepare you for real-life laboratory work.
特長
- NEW! Content addresses fear-free handling specimen collection methods
- UPDATED! Comprehensive coverage reflects the latest advances in veterinary clinical laboratory procedures for improved patient service and higher practice revenue
- UPDATED! Content outlines what is needed to successfully perform a broad spectrum of laboratory tests, including complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunologic assays
- Atlas style appendices contain hundreds of images to enhance laboratory exercises and provide an excellent resource as you move into clinical practice
- Vet Tech Threads pedagogical aids include introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, and a glossary to help you grasp key concepts and navigate through the chapters for more focused learning
- Comprehensive coverage provides you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and cytology, along with the laboratory procedures used to perform related tests
- Step-by-step procedure boxes throughout the book present the skills that veterinary technician students must perform during their educational program, as well as procedures that are commonly performed by vet techs in the private practice, in an easy-to-access format
著者情報
| ISBN Number | 9780443117169 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Elsevier; Kristin J. Holtgrew-Bohling, DVM, LVT, RLATG, Instructor, Veterinary Technology Program, Vatterott College, Omaha, NE and Iowa State University/ University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Professional Program of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2014, USA |
| Copyright Year | 2025 |
| Edition Number | 8 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Mosby |
| Page Count | 504 |
| Publication Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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1. Safety Concerns and OSHA Standards
2. General Laboratory Equipment
3. The Microscope
4. The Metric System and Lab Calculations
5. Quality Control and Record Keeping
Hematology
6. Hematopoiesis
7. Sample Collection and Handling for Hematology
8. Hemoglobin, PCV, and Erythrocyte Indices
9. Evaluating the Blood Smear
10. Morphologic Abnormalities of Blood Cells
11. Additional Hematological Tests
12. Hematopoietic Disorders and Classification of Anemia
13. Automated Analyzers for Hematology
Hemostasis
14. Principles of Blood Coagulation
15. Sample Collection and Handling for Hemostasis Analysis
16. Platelet Evaluation
17. Coagulation Testing
18. Disorders of Hemostasis
Clinical Chemistry
19. Sample Collection and Handling for Clinical Chemistry
20. Protein Assays and Hepatobiliary Function Tests
21. Kidney Function Tests
22. Pancreatic Function Tests
23. Electrolytes and Acide–Base Status
24. Miscellaneous Tests in Clinical Chemistry
25. Automated Analyzers
Urinalysis
26. Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
27. Sample Collection and Handling of Urine
28. Physical Examination of Urine
29. Chemical Evaluation of Urine
30. Urine Sediment Analysis
Parasitology
31. Sample Collection and Handling for Parasitology
32. Diagnostic Techniques in Parasitology
33. Nematodes
34. Cestodes, Trematodes, and Acanthocephalans
35. Protozoa and Rickettsia
36. Arthropods
Cytology
37 Sample Collection and Handling for Cytology
38. Preparation of Cytology Smears
39. Microscopic Evaluation of Cytology
40. Cytology of Specific Sites
Microbiology
41. Introduction to Microbiology
42. Equipment and Supplies for Microbiology
43. Sample Collection and Handling for Microbiology
44. Staining Specimens in Microbiology
45. Culture Techniques in Microbiology
46. Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing
47. Additional Testing in Microbiology
48. Mycology
Immunology
49. Basic Principles of Immunity
50. Common Immunologic Laboratory Tests
51. Blood Groups and Immunity
52. Intradermal Testing
53. Reference Laboratory Immunoassays
54. Disorders of the Immune System
Appendix
A. Cellular Development Identification
B. WBC Identification
C. RBC Identification
D. Urinalysis Identification
E. Parasites of Dogs
F. Parasites of Cats
G. Parasites of Cattle, Sheep, and Goats (Ruminants)
H. Parasites of Horses
I. Parasites of Llamas and Alpacas
J. Parasites of Swine
K. Parasites of Birds
L. Parasites of Exotics
M. Arthropod Identification
N. Cytology Identification
O. Bacterial Pathogens of Veterinary Importance
