Laboratory Urinalysis and Hematology for the Small Animal Practitioner (Made Easy Series)

This guide to routinely performed laboratory procedures is essential for any veterinary practitioner or nurse learning to perform, or already performing, routine urinalysis and hematology laboratory procedures. It includes the basic information of how to collect, preserve, prepare, and examine specimens. The book deals specifically with common findings in urinalysis and hematology and provides a comprehensive set of high quality images for on-the-spot reference. It includes step-by-step procedures for both manual and automated testing of all blood components and detailed guidelines for microscopic analysis of urine sediment including crystals and casts.