Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians
by Kristin J. Holtgrew-Bohling
8th Edition
Publisher: Mosby
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780443117169 |
| eText ISBN | 9780443122804 |
| Publisher | Mosby |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 512 |
Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition, is an academic textbook designed to prepare veterinary technician students and practicing veterinary technicians for diagnostic work. The text delivers practical instruction on executing core laboratory procedures across clinical settings. It establishes consistent operational protocols for routine specimen analysis, equipment usage, and sample handling.
Subject coverage spans essential diagnostic fields, including hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology, and cytology. Additional sections explore clinical chemistry, hemostasis, parasitology, general laboratory safety concerns, and workplace OSHA standards. Readers examine metric calculations, quality control protocols, automated analyzers, blood cell morphology, and pathogen identification techniques.
This eighth edition incorporates updated content addressing fear-free handling specimen collection methods during patient care. The material supports structured course objectives in formal veterinary technology programs while aiding active laboratory environments. The work achieved professional recognition through selection for the 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Veterinary Nursing & Technology.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Safety Concerns and OSHA Standards
Chapter 2: General Laboratory Equipment
Chapter 3: The Microscope
Chapter 4: The Metric System and Lab Calculations
Chapter 5: Quality Control and Record Keeping
Chapter 6: Hematopoiesis
Chapter 7: Sample Collection and Handling for Hematology
Chapter 8: Hemoglobin, PCV, and Erythrocyte Indices
Chapter 9: Evaluating the Blood Smear
Chapter 10: Morphologic Abnormalities of Blood Cells
Chapter 11: Additional Hematological Tests
Chapter 12: Hematopoietic Disorders and Classification of Anemia
Chapter 13: Automated Analyzers for Hematology
Chapter 14: Principles of Blood Coagulation
Chapter 15: Sample Collection and Handling for Hemostasis Analysis
Chapter 16: Platelet Evaluation
Chapter 17: Coagulation Testing
Chapter 18: Disorders of Hemostasis
Chapter 19: Sample Collection and Handling for Clinical Chemistry
Chapter 20: Protein Assays and Hepatobiliary Function Tests
Chapter 21: Kidney Function Tests
Chapter 22: Pancreatic Function Tests
Chapter 23: Electrolytes and Acide–Base Status
Chapter 24: Miscellaneous Tests in Clinical Chemistry
Chapter 25: Automated Analyzers
Chapter 26: Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
Chapter 27: Sample Collection and Handling of Urine
Chapter 28: Physical Examination of Urine
Chapter 29: Chemical Evaluation of Urine
Chapter 30: Urine Sediment Analysis
Chapter 31: Sample Collection and Handling for Parasitology
Chapter 32: Diagnostic Techniques in Parasitology
Chapter 33: Nematodes
Chapter 34: Cestodes, Trematodes, and Acanthocephalans
Chapter 35: Protozoa and Rickettsia
Chapter 36: Arthropods
Chapter 37: Sample Collection and Handling for Cytology
Chapter 38: Preparation of Cytology Smears
Chapter 39: Microscopic Evaluation of Cytology
Chapter 40: Cytology of Specific Sites
Chapter 41: Introduction to Microbiology
Chapter 42: Equipment and Supplies for Microbiology
Chapter 43: Sample Collection and Handling for Microbiology
Chapter 44: Staining Specimens in Microbiology
Chapter 45: Culture Techniques in Microbiology
Chapter 46: Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing
Chapter 47: Additional Testing in Microbiology
Chapter 48: Mycology
Chapter 49: Basic Principles of Immunity
Chapter 50: Common Immunologic Laboratory Tests
Chapter 51: Blood Groups and Immunity
Chapter 52: Intradermal Testing
Chapter 53: Reference Laboratory Immunoassays
Chapter 54: Disorders of the Immune System
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