Laboratory Urinalysis and Hematology for the Small Animal Practitioner

This guide to routinely performed laboratory procedures is essential for any veterinary practitioner or nurse learning to, or actually performing routine urinalysis and hematology laboratory procedures. It includes the basic information of how to collect, preserve, prepare, and examine specimens. It deals specifically with common findings in urinalysis and hematology and provides a comprehensive set of high quality images for on-the-spot reference. The book 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.