Veterinary hematology : a diagnostic guide and color atlas / / John W. Harvey
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| Autore: |
Harvey John W
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| Titolo: |
Veterinary hematology : a diagnostic guide and color atlas / / John W. Harvey
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| Pubblicazione: | St. Louis, Mo., : Elsevier/Saunders, c2012 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (370 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 636.089/615 |
| Soggetto topico: | Veterinary hematology |
| Veterinary medicine | |
| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Front cover; Veterinary Hematology; Copyright page; Dedication; Foreword Benefits for the Veterinarian and the Veterinary Clinical Pathologist; Foreword Benefits for the Veterinary Technician; Preface; Acknowledgments; Table of contents; Chapter 1: Introduction to Veterinary Hematology; Internal Versus External Laboratories; Reference Intervals; Sensitivity and Specificity of Tests; Predictive Values and Disease Prevalence; Cutoff Values; Accuracy Versus Precision; References; Chapter 2: Hematology Procedures; Composition of Blood; Calculation of Blood Volume; Sample Collection and Handling |
| Gross Examination of Blood SamplesMicrohematocrit Tube Evaluation; Blood Cell Counting and Sizing; Blood-Film Preparation; Blood-Film Staining Procedures; Examination of Stained Blood Films; References; Chapter 3: Hematopoiesis; Overview; Erythropoiesis; Leukopoiesis; Thrombopoiesis; References; Chapter 4: Evaluation of Erythrocytes; Normal Erythrocytes; Erythrocyte Destruction; Abnormal Erythrocyte Morphology; Inclusions of Erythrocytes; Infectious Agents of Erythrocytes; Erythrocyte Assays; Serum Iron Assays; Erythropoietin Assay; Differential Diagnosis of Anemia | |
| Regenerative Versus Nonregenerative AnemiaHemolytic Anemias; Blood-Loss Anemias; Anemias Resulting from Decreased Erythrocyte Production; Erythrocytosis (Polycythemia); References; Chapter 5: Evaluation of Leukocytic Disorders; Leukocyte Types and Numbers in Blood; Leukocyte Kinetics; Leukocyte Functions; Neutrophils; Eosinophils; Basophils; Mast Cells; Monocytes; Lymphocytes; Blast Cells or Poorly Differentiated Cells; References; Chapter 6: Immunohematology; Immune System; Tests for Immune-Mediated Disorders; Primary Immune-Mediated Disorders; Tests for Immune Deficiency Disorders | |
| Immunodeficiency DisordersReferences; Chapter 7: Evaluation of Hemostasis:; Blood Platelets (Thrombocytes); Primary Hemostasis; Secondary Hemostasis; Fibrinolysis; Anticoagulants; Screening Tests For Hemostatic Disorders; Specialized Tests for Hemostatic Disorders; Clinical Signs Of Hemostatic Disorders; Platelet Disorders; Coagulation Disorders; Interpretation Of Hemostatic Test Profiles; References; Chapter 8: Bone Marrow Examination; Reasons to Examine Bone Marrow; Sites for Bone Marrow Biopsy; Technique of Bone Marrow Aspiration; Technique of Bone Marrow Core Biopsy | |
| Morphologic Identification of CellsOrganized Approach to Bone Marrow Evaluation; References; Chapter 9: Disorders of Bone Marrow; Generalized Increases in Hematopoietic Cells; Generalized Decreases In Hematopoietic Cells; Abnormalities of The Erythroid Series; Abnormalities of The Granulocytic Series; Abnormalities of Megakaryocytes; Abnormalities of Mononuclear Phagocytes; Inflammatory Disorders of Bone Marrow; Hematopoietic Neoplasms; Lymphoid Neoplasms; Myeloid Neoplasms; Nonhematopoietic Neoplasms; References; APPENDIX I: Tables; Example of Bone Marrow Evaluation and Interpretation | |
| APPENDIX II: Algorithms | |
| Sommario/riassunto: | Combining essential hematology content with the diagnostic features of an atlas, Veterinary Hematology: A Diagnostic Guide and Color Atlas delivers all the information you need to accurately assess and diagnose the blood diseases of common domestic animals - including dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and llamas. This all-in-one resource utilizes a clinically-oriented and user-friendly approach to guide you through the processes of selecting relevant diagnostic tests, collecting and preparing samples, interpreting sample results, and determining their clinical significa |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Veterinary Hematology |
| ISBN: | 1-78539-286-7 |
| 1-4377-2360-8 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910583490603321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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