Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods

This popular resource allows the reader to appropriately select and accurately interpret laboratory tests in a practical and efficient manner. It presents an organized method of answering common questions that reflect the most frequently encountered problems in laboratory tests. A new chapter on Point-of-Care Methodology has been added, and the section on electrolyte/acid-base now includes strong ion differences. Two additional color plates feature 12 new figures.

• Each chapter contains several tables for easy access to data.
• Listing of Referral Laboratories provides a list of labs that can be contacted for certain diseases.
• Reference Values provide an instant source to identify coagulation, hematology , etc., reference values.
• Laboratory Findings of Selected Diseases give the reader a brief overview of diagnostic features.
• A full-color, 8-page insert of illustrations aids in morphologic diagnosis.
• Expert editors and contributors provide the most accurate, authoritative information.
• Chapter outlines provide the reader with an overview of each chapter.
• Limited chapter references make the book easier to use in the laboratory.

• A new chapter on Point-of Care Methodology is included.
• Strong ion differences have been added to the electrolyte/acid-base section.
• An additional 12 full-color illustrations are featured in two new color plates.

Michael D. Willard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine; Staff Internist/Gastroenterologist, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; and Harold Tvedten, DVM, PhD, Dipl ACVP, Profess