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Overview
Veterinary Laboratory Medicine covers all aspects of basic clinical biochemistry and haematology, and includes test-by-test interpretation of laboratory results. Information is provided on sampling techniques, the selection and use of an external laboratory, as well as near-patient testing and the practice laboratory. Also included are step-by-step instructions for most commonly used point-of-care tests, a guide to the evaluation of instruments for in-practice use, and a detailed explanation of the principles of impedance counting and photometric analysis. The book will be ideal for practitioners who require a guide to laboratory work, and for veterinary students studying laboratory medicine and clinical pathology.
The second edition has been fully updated to reflect advances in diagnostic techniques, and includes new chapters on diagnostic endocrinology and feline virus testing as well as a much expanded chapter on diagnostic profiling and pattern recognition.
Synopsis
Veterinary Laboratory Medicine covers all aspects of basic clinical biochemistry and haematology, and includes test-by-test interpretation of laboratory results. Information is provided on sampling techniques, the selection and use of an external laboratory, as well as near-patient testing and the practice laboratory. Also included are step-by-step instructions for most commonly used point-of-care tests, a guide to the evaluation of instruments for in-practice use, and a detailed explanation of the principles of impedance counting and photometric analysis. The book will be ideal for practitioners who require a guide to laboratory work, and for veterinary students studying laboratory medicine and clinical pathology.
The second edition has been fully updated to reflect advances in diagnostic techniques, and includes new chapters on diagnostic endocrinology and feline virus testing as well as a much expanded chapter on diagnostic profiling and pattern recognition.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Philip F. Solter, DVM, PhD(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description:This book presents a practical overview of most topics relevant to veterinary laboratory medicine. The book also contains excellent sections on the interpretation of laboratory results and aspects useful to establishing an in-house laboratory.
Purpose:This book explains, from the point of view of an experienced veterinary clinical pathologist, how the veterinary practitioner can most effectively interact with the professional diagnostic laboratory, and how that relationship is best supplemented using relevant in-house testing. This book therefore acknowledges how modern veterinary medicine is practiced, and successfully lays out for the practitioner how to effectively use laboratory diagnostic tests. It should serve as a useful guide to anyone in veterinary medicine who uses a professional diagnostic laboratory, in addition to performing basic in-house testing procedures.
Audience:This book is intended for both practicing veterinarians and veterinary students, but it is likely to be of the most value to those involved in the actual practice of veterinary medicine. The author's professional experience in clinical pathology has greatly enhanced the value of this book.
Features:The first half of the book is a useful review of hematology and clinical biochemistry, with most aspects of these topics well covered. Individual tests are discussed under separate headings, which makes finding useful information quick and easy. The information on each test is practical and relevant to veterinary species. The second half of the book covers numerous practical topics, including test interpretation, diagnostic profiling, specimen collection and handling and in-house testing. Feline virus testing is particularly well covered, and takes a practical look at the correct interpretation of test results.
Assessment:This is an excellent book for the practicing veterinarian. The author's approach of explaining all topics from the standpoint of merging laboratory data generated by the professional diagnostic and in-house laboratories is a practical success. The reader should find this second edition a valuable update.
Editorials
Reviewer: Philip F. Solter, DVM, PhD(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description: This book presents a practical overview of most topics relevant to veterinary laboratory medicine. The book also contains excellent sections on the interpretation of laboratory results and aspects useful to establishing an in-house laboratory.
Purpose: This book explains, from the point of view of an experienced veterinary clinical pathologist, how the veterinary practitioner can most effectively interact with the professional diagnostic laboratory, and how that relationship is best supplemented using relevant in-house testing. This book therefore acknowledges how modern veterinary medicine is practiced, and successfully lays out for the practitioner how to effectively use laboratory diagnostic tests. It should serve as a useful guide to anyone in veterinary medicine who uses a professional diagnostic laboratory, in addition to performing basic in-house testing procedures.
Audience: This book is intended for both practicing veterinarians and veterinary students, but it is likely to be of the most value to those involved in the actual practice of veterinary medicine. The author's professional experience in clinical pathology has greatly enhanced the value of this book.
Features: The first half of the book is a useful review of hematology and clinical biochemistry, with most aspects of these topics well covered. Individual tests are discussed under separate headings, which makes finding useful information quick and easy. The information on each test is practical and relevant to veterinary species. The second half of the book covers numerous practical topics, including test interpretation, diagnostic profiling, specimen collection and handling and in-house testing. Feline virus testing is particularly well covered, and takes a practical look at the correct interpretation of test results.
Assessment: This is an excellent book for the practicing veterinarian. The author's approach of explaining all topics from the standpoint of merging laboratory data generated by the professional diagnostic and in-house laboratories is a practical success. The reader should find this second edition a valuable update.
From the Publisher
From reviews of the first edition:'The publication is extremely timely and the title is perceptive because throughout the book the laboratory is presented as one of the inputs of diagnosis and prognosis, part of the range of information to be assimilated in clinical judgement and decision making. This is a clinician's book written by a first rate clinical pathologist.' - Journal of Small Animal Practice
'Veterinary surgeons who require a handy guide to laboratory work and students studying laboratory medicine and clinical pathology should find this book invaluable.' - Veterinary Practice Management
3 Stars from Doody