Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods
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A quick guide to appropriately selecting and interpreting laboratory tests, Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods, 5th Edition helps you utilize your in-house lab or your specialty reference lab to efficiently make accurate diagnoses without running a plethora of unnecessary and low-yield tests. It provides answers to commonly asked questions relating to laboratory tests, and solutions to frequently encountered problems in small animal diagnosis. For easy reference, information is provided by clinical presentation and abnormalities, and includes hundreds of tables, boxes, key points, and algorithms. This edition, now in full color, is updated with the latest advances in laboratory testing methods and diagnostic problem solving. Written by noted educators Dr. Michael Willard and Dr. Harold Tvedten, this book may be used as an on-the-spot guide to specific problems or conditions as well as a reference for more detailed research on difficult cases. Concise discussions address laboratory approaches to various disorders, possible conclusions from various test results, artifacts and errors in diagnoses, and interpretations leading to various diagnoses. Hundreds of tables, boxes, algorithms, and key points offer at-a-glance information including cautions, common pitfalls, and helpful "pearls," and lead to proper differential and clinical diagnostic decision making. Note boxes identify key considerations in correlating clinical signs with test data for accurate diagnoses, highlight safety precautions, and offer helpful tips for sample preparation and interpretation. Chapters on laboratory diagnostic toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring help in handling potentially fatal poisonings and other special situations. Expert editors and contributors provide clinical knowledge and successful diagnostic problem-solving solutions. A practical appendix lists referral laboratories that may be contacted for certain diseases, and reference values with the normal or expected range for coagulation, hematology, and more. Updated coverage integrates the newest advances in testing methods and diagnostic problem solving. Full-color photos and schematic drawings are placed adjacent to related text, and accurately depict diagnostic features on microscopic slide preparations as well as test procedures and techniques. Review: USEFUL DAILY REFERENCE - A MUST HAVE - I accidentally RENTED this book when I intended to buy it- so that was a little pain in the rear but in the end I could still porches the book. This book was recommended by an intern while I was in vet school. We didn't actually use this book for class but I wish we had. This is a great book for not only listing differentials but also explaining them. Must have! Review: The book is easy to use - The book is easy to use. You can look for one specific test or you can look into different diseases. It explains very extensively what kins of test results you can expect with different disease processes. There are a lot of charts that help you to come closer to a diagnosis. I bought another lab book first, but this one is the only one I use now.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 76 Reviews |
J**L
USEFUL DAILY REFERENCE - A MUST HAVE
I accidentally RENTED this book when I intended to buy it- so that was a little pain in the rear but in the end I could still porches the book. This book was recommended by an intern while I was in vet school. We didn't actually use this book for class but I wish we had. This is a great book for not only listing differentials but also explaining them. Must have!
L**E
The book is easy to use
The book is easy to use. You can look for one specific test or you can look into different diseases. It explains very extensively what kins of test results you can expect with different disease processes. There are a lot of charts that help you to come closer to a diagnosis. I bought another lab book first, but this one is the only one I use now.
P**T
Excellent book to have, especially for new graduates!
I just graduated from veterinary school a few months ago and was nervous about seeing cases by myself. I bought this book to help me better understand what was going on with my diagnostic test results and was not disappointed. The book is arranged in chapters that correspond to various body systems and specific tests are very easy to find. Everything is laid out including how to run the test, what can increase or decrease a specific enzyme and what to rule in or out. Using the book I can go over an entire diagnostic panel and make up a treatment plan and feel confident that I am correct. Overall this is an excellent reference and I think everyone from students to practitioners should have this in their library.
C**N
Good
It is a decent book. I am taking Dr. Willard's class at TAMU soon and I have to have this book for his class. It was received in good condition.
Y**N
Yonatan Cohen, Israel
Excellent book. One of the most practical books I've ever read. Most references are from the recent years. I have read also the previous editions of this book. The text covers common and rare blood disorders and the coverage of each topic is comprehensive. The information is presented in a logical and readable way, utilising bullet points, tables and diagrams very well. Yonatan Cohen , Israel
A**R
Tells you the possible reasons for almost any laboratory abnormality.
One of the reasons that I love this book and use it almost everyday is because it tells you every possible reason for any laboratory abnormality. An abnormal finding may not always be significant. Labs are not perfect and errors do occur. Also, the environment and handling of the sample could play a role in an abnormal result. It is well arranged and well indexed for quick lookup of any value. The one thing I had a little trouble finding was looking for some odd red blood cell shapes as they were not directly indexed. I feel that this is a great reference for any veterinary hospital and good book for veterinary students.
N**R
A staple for my veterinary practice
I really really like this book and cannot recommend it more. It is easy to use and read. It is a smaller paperback and doesn't take up too much space. I use it on a weekly basis, especially when I have lab values that I'm uncertain about. Overall, I'm very satisfied and am happy I purchased this book!
R**0
As a busy small animal veterinarian, I appreciate all ...
As a busy small animal veterinarian, I appreciate all the lists, tables, and algorithms contained in this book. I was pleasantly surprised that it contains a small toxicology section, too. Faith Hughes DVM
E**A
Un básico de la veterinaria clínica
Imprescindible. La única pega es que el libro llego con Unas pocas hojas arrugadas.
S**L
A good book
A good book
G**3
Good guide
Very detailed and comprehensive, offers information and knowledge about the laboratory results and helps youbuild a confident diagnosis. Definately recommended
W**G
Excellentes Lehrbuch
Dieses Buch enthält auf gut 400 Seiten alles was man wissen muss. Das Buch ist nicht nur gut geschrieben, sondern besticht auch durch seine Abbildungen. In der deutschen Sprache gibt es kein Gegenstück. Der Kauf ist ein "muss".
D**E
Five Stars
Very good book
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