Book Description
Publication Date: December 14, 2011
Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is a comprehensive, clinically relevant resource for the veterinary laboratory. This bench-top guide covers sample handling guidelines, interpretation of dry chemical analysis, and recommendations for physical and microscopic evaluation. Emphasizing diagnostic techniques and result interpretation, Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an ideal aid for anyone who performs and interprets urinalysis testing.
Beginning with an overview of renal physiology and urine production, the main focus of the book is examination and analysis of urine samples, including physical properties, chemical analysis, and sediment examination. Additional chapters review diagnostic tests and considerations for proteinuria, advanced diagnostics, quality assurance and laboratory set-up. Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an invaluable tool for achieving accurate and reliable laboratory results and is a useful addition to any veterinary library.

COD: 004B

Product Details
File Size: 25300 KB
Print Length: 181 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (December 14, 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B006VY6PH6
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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Editorial Reviews
Review
“Overall, this book is reasonably priced and will be a useful and relevant addition to any laboratory or veterinary medical library, with valuable information for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians.” (Journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association, 16 September 2012)

“A ‘must’ for any vet’s reference and for veterinary students.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 July 2012)

“This book would be a great addition to any practice to encourage the use of urinalysis.” (Veterinary Record, 28 July 2012)

From the Back Cover
Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is a comprehensive, clinically relevant resource for the veterinary laboratory. This bench-top guide covers sample handling guidelines, interpretation of dry chemical analysis, and recommendations for physical and microscopic evaluation. Emphasizing diagnostic techniques and result interpretation, Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an ideal aid for anyone who performs and interprets urinalysis testing.
Beginning with an overview of renal physiology and urine production, the main focus of the book is examination and analysis of urine samples, including physical properties, chemical analysis, and sediment examination. Additional chapters review diagnostic tests and considerations for proteinuria, advanced diagnostics, quality assurance and laboratory set-up. Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an invaluable tool for achieving accurate and reliable laboratory results and is a useful addition to any veterinary library.

Key features

Reviews renal function and urine formation to better understand urinalysis results
Provides procedural information for accurate and efficient urinalysis testing
Explains analytical methodologies of individual urine dipstick tests
Includes many high-quality images for identification of formed elements in urine sediment
Incorporates easy-to-use diagnostic algorithms and reference tables
Presents concise, comprehensive guidelines for veterinary professionals
About the Author
Carolyn A. Sink MS, MT(ASCP), supervises Diagnostic and Support Services in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Nicole M. Weinstein DVM, DACVP (Clinical Pathology), is the section chief of Laboratory Services in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Biomedical Sciences at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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