Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

AvSteven L. Stockham,Michael A. Scott,Steven L. (Kansas State University) Stockham,Michael A. (Michigan State University) Scott

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Provides the information needed to interpret clinical laboratory assays of domestic mammals Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Third Edition presents thoroughly updated and detailed information to promote appropriate clinical laboratory testing and interpretation of test results for common domestic mammals. Presented in an easy-to-use outline format complemented by many relevant tables and illustrations, the book is now in full color. This evidence-based guide synthesizes the laboratory principles, physiology, assays, analytical concepts, pathophysiologic states, and pathophysiologic processes relevant to detecting, evaluating, and understanding disorders in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, and camelids. Content additions include two entirely new chapters on synovial and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, as well as expanded sections on blood typing and crossmatching, viscoelastic testing, protein electrophoresis, positive acute-phase proteins, mixed acid-base disorders, vitamin D analysis, analytical and biological variation, blood smear evaluation, and more. New clinical tests and methods, useful data patterns, and additional disorders and pathologic processes are integrated throughout. Providing a conceptual understanding applicable to many species and serving as a valuable clinical reference, Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology: Uses consistent terminology and chapter organization featuring separate sections for physiologic concepts, analytical methods, and interpretation of resultsProvides pathophysiologic explanations of laboratory abnormalitiesAllows easy access to information on disorders and conditions, grouping them by common mechanisms or processes and ordering them in parallel across interpretive tables and textFeatures a wealth of high-quality illustrations and photomicrographs throughout the text Includes extensive referencing on the companion website to support statements and provide direction for further readingFundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Third Edition is an excellent textbook for veterinary students taking clinical pathology courses, as well as a valuable resource for clinical and anatomic pathology residents, medicine and surgery residents, and practicing veterinarians.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-02-02
Mått183 x 257 x 61 mm
Vikt2 858 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor1 296
Upplaga3
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781118809532

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The editors Steven L. Stockham, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists (Clinical Pathology), now deceased, was a Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology and Director of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, USA. Michael A. Scott, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists (Clinical Pathology), is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, USA.

Notes on Contributors ixPreface xiAcknowledgments xiiiAbout the Companion Website xv1 Analytical and Diagnostic Concepts: Getting it Right 1Kristen R. Friedrichs, Michael A. Scott, and Steven L. Stockham2 Leukocytes 61Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham3 Erythrocytes 135Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham4 Platelets 275Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham5 Hemostasis 319Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham6 Bone Marrow and Lymph Nodes 401Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham7 Proteins 469Kristen R. Friedrichs, Michael A. Scott, and Steven L. Stockham8 Urinary System 537Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham9 Monovalent Electrolytes and Osmolality 643Steven L. Stockham and Michael A. Scott10 Blood Gases, Blood pH, and Strong-Ion Difference 729Steven L. Stockham and Michael A. Scott Copyrighted Material11 Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and their Regulatory Hormones 781Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham12 Selected Enzyme Activities and Enzymatic Proteins 845Michael A. Scott, Michael M. Fry, and Steven L. Stockham13 Hepatobiliary Function 887Michael A. Scott, Michael M. Fry, and Steven L. Stockham14 Glucose, Ketoamines, and Related Regulatory Hormones (Insulin, Glucagon, Growth Hormone, and Insulin-Like Growth Factors-1 and 2) 923Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham15 Exocrine Pancreatic and Intestinal Functions 969Michael A. Scott, Michael M. Fry, and Steven L. Stockham16 Lipids 999Kristen R. Friedrichs, Michael A. Scott, and Steven L. Stockham17 Thyroid Function 1031Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham18 Adrenal Gland 1059Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham19 Peritoneal, Pleural, and Pericardial Effusions 1103Michael A. Scott and Steven L. Stockham20 Synovial Fluid 1163Michael M. Fry, Michael A. Scott, and Steven L. Stockham21 Cerebrospinal Fluid 1189Michael A. Scott and Steven L. StockhamAppendix A: The Complete Blood Count and Blood Smear Evaluation 1221Index 1231