Anne M. Barger (editor) - Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Clinical pathology and laboratory techniques for veterinary technicians / edited by Anne M. Barger and Amy L. MacNeill.

p. ; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-118-34509-2 (paperback)

1. Veterinary clinical pathology. I. Barger, Anne M., editor. II. MacNeill, Amy L., editor.

[DNLM: 1. Clinical Laboratory Techniquesveterinary. 2. Animal Technicians. 3. Pathology, Clinicalmethods. 4. Pathology, Veterinarymethods. SF 772.6]

SF772.6.C55 2015

636.089607dc23

2015006610

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Amy MacNeill Dedication:

This book is dedicated to Dr. Bruce Ferguson, who taught me many of the techniques in this text and nourished my love of veterinary medicine.

Anne Barger Dedication:

I would to thank my partner in life Dr. Patty McElroy and my father Maurice Barger for their continued love and support.

1. Anne M. Barger
2. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, USA
3. Bente Flatland
4. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
5. Amy L. MacNeill
6. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
7. Allan J. Paul
8. University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, USA
9. Amelia G. White
10. Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA

The objective of this text is to provide a thorough, practical guide to clinical pathology. It is directed toward veterinary technician students, veterinary technicians in practice, and veterinarians in general practice. Included in this text are learning objectives for students and educators, many high-quality images of techniques, instrumentation, microscopic cells, organisms, and patients. Each chapter contains cases meant to allow the student to understand the practical application of the material.

This book is accompanied by a companion website:

www.wiley.com/go/barger/vettechclinpath

The website includes:

• Instructor questions
• Answers to the Multiple Choice Questions that are in the book
• Powerpoints of all figures from the book for downloading

The password for the site is the last word in the caption for .

Amy L. MacNeill

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA

Key Terms

1. Clinical pathology
2. Laboratory
3. Equipment
4. Supplies
5. Maintenance
6. Safety