Duncan and Prasse's Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Pathology

Now in full color throughout, Duncan and Prasse’s Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Pathology, Fifth Edition offers a comprehensive overview of hematology, hemostasis, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and reference intervals in a highly accessible outline format. With information on all major domestic species, the text is designed for the reader to quickly find answers to clinical questions. Taking a problem-solving approach to the interpretation of laboratory data, this book includes clinical cases to illustrate the concepts of laboratory data interpretation, with tables and key words to aid readers in locating and applying information.

The fifth edition has been fully revised to reflect the latest knowledge, diagnostic methods, and practices in veterinary laboratory medicine. A companion website provides the images in PowerPoint and references linked to PubMed at www.wiley.com/go/latimer. Duncan and Prasse’s Veterinary Laboratory Medicine is an excellent quick reference for practicing veterinarians, veterinary students, clinical interns and residents, and pathology residents.

Contributing Authors.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Chapter 1. Erythrocytes.

Chapter 2. Leukocytes.

Chapter 3. Hematopoietic Neoplasia.

Chapter 4. Hemostasis.

Chapter 5. Water, Electrolytes, and Acid Base.

Chapter 6. Proteins, Lipids, and Carbohydrates.

Chapter 7. Liver.

Chapter 8. Digestive System.

Chapter 9. Urinary System.

Chapter 10. Muscle.

Chapter 11. Endocrine System.

Chapter 12. Cytology.

Chapter 13. Generating and Interpreting Test Results: Test Validity, Quality Control, Reference Values, and Basic Epidemiology.

Case Studies.

Index.


Kenneth S. Latimer, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, is a veterinary clinical pathologist at Covance Laboratories, Inc. in Vienna, Virginia and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pathology at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, Georgia. He has over 32 years of experience in the specialty of veterinary clinical pathology in academic, research, private practice, and industrial settings.