Laboratory Diagnosis and Clinical Biochemistry in Animals

Contents: Preface. 1. Orientation to Veterinary Clinical Laboratory. 2. Clinical Significance and Interpretation of Serum Glucose, Protein, Lipid, Ketone Bodies, Minerals, Electrolytes, Bilirubin, Creatinine, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), and Uric Acid from Samples. 3. Clinical Significance and Interpretation of Urine Examination. 4. Evaluation of Acid-Base Balance and Interpretation. 5. Biochemical Aspect of Digestive Disorders and Endocrine Functions. 6. Liver, Kidney and Pancreatic Function Test. 7. Clinical Enzymology. 8. Laboratory Evaluation and Diagnosis of Samples for Parasitic Diseases. 9. Examination of Skin Scraping. 10. Diagnosis of Hemaprotozoan Disease. 11. Haematology. 12. Preparation of Microscopic Slides from Tissues Collected for Diagnosis and its Histopathological Interpretation. 13. Examination of Biopsy and Morbid Material for Laboratory Diagnosis. 14. Isolation of Bacteria from Clinical Specimens, Identification of Bacteria by Gram's Staining and Cultural/Biochemical Characteristics. 15. Antibiogram-Drug Sensitivity and Rationale for Therapy. 16. Diagnosis of Disease by Applying Tests like Agar Gel Precipitation Test, Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay, Dot Immune Assay, Tube Agglutination Test, Plate/Slide Agglutination Test etc.17. Isolation and Identification of Mycotic Pathogens. 18. Practice for Separation of Toxic Materials from Samples and their Detection from Body Fluids and Tissue of Animals. 19. Appreciation and Differentiation of Symptoms Caused by Various Types of Toxic Materials including Agrochemical Plants and Drugs. Appendix. This book contains the methods of collection, labeling, storage and transportation of samples; biochemical tests like serum glucose, protein, lipid, BUN, creatinine, urea, uric acid etc.; kidney function test; liver function test; pancreatic function test, microbiological and parasitological tests etc. Various laboratory methods for estimating different blood constituents and urine along with the interpretation are given so that it is easier for the beginner to understand the subject at ease. The book covers all the basic and essential information on veterinary laboratory diagnosis needed for B.V.Sc. & A.H students, Master degree students, teachers and veterinary clinicians. The book will also be a helpful aid for the students preparing ICAR-JRF, ICAR-NET, ICAR-SRF, PhD and different competitions related to veterinary discipline. This book is an attempt to suit the updated course curriculum as per VCI regulations. We hope this textbook will fulfill the requirement of the veterinary students in the field of veterinary laboratory diagnosis.