Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Steven L. Stockham, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists; Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology and Director of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. Michael A. Scott, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation and a Clinical Pathologist in the Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.

• Preface viiAcknowledgments ix1 Introductory Concepts 32 Leukocytes 533 Erythrocytes 1074 Platelets 2235 Hemostasis 2596 Bone Marrow and Lymph Node 3237 Proteins 3698 Urinary System 4159 Monovalent Electrolytes and Osmolality 49510 Blood Gases, Blood pH, and Strong Ion Difference 55911 Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Their Regulatory Hormones 59312 Enzymes 63913 Liver Function 67514 Glucose, Ketoamines, and Related Regulatory Hormones 70715 Exocrine Pancreas and Intestine 73916 Lipids 76317 Thyroid Function 78318 Adrenocortical Function 80519 Cavitary Effusions 831* Color plates between pages 494 and 495Index 869

“Almost all the chapters begin wtih an expanded, useful list of topics. This textbook is particularly useful for residents in clinical pathology and internal medicine training programs. It is an outstanding reference for clinical pathologists and anyone involved in performing and interpreting clinical pathology data. Owners of the first edition should consider purchasing this book if the enhancements are essential to their job responsibilities.” - Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, December 2008  “This thorough textbook covers basic veterinary clinical pathology concepts. This edition includes more images and color plates. Aspects of cytology and bone marrow examination are new to this edition. The figures are one of the book's best features because they truly assist students in understanding the underlying mechanism of a process. Additional color plates have been added to this edition, which make the book more useful. This is a useful book for veterinary students, residents, and practitioners. Although the content is comparable to other texts, the level of detail is greater. The authors have made significant improvements in this new edition." - Doody's Book Reviews, October 2008