- 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:
- Listing of Referral Laboratories.
- Reference Values.
- Laboratory Findings of Selected Diseases.
Index.
Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods 4th edition by Michael D. Willard and Harold Tvedten 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.
Features:
New in this edition:
About the Author
Newer edition of this book:
Willard: Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods 5th Edition
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 in 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.
About the Author
- 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.
- Harold Tvedten, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVP.
Book Details
- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (November 21, 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0721689035
- ISBN-13: 9780721689036
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
Newer edition of this book:
Willard: Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods 5th Edition