Cytologic evaluation of blood, fluid, and tissue specimens is a powerful diagnostic aid in veterinary medicine. DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY OF THE DOG AND CAT provides the most comprehensive reference available. Introductory chapters cover sample collection and slide presentation, and flow charts guide readers to the most likely cytologic diagnosis. A new chapter on peripheral blood provides a basic understanding of hematology techniques and interpretations. Additionally, the book contains more than 400 illustrations, most in full color, and features a color plate section with 64 illustrations of cell types and infectious agents for quick viewing and comparison.
* Offers the most comprehensive information available on all aspects of diagnostic cytology in dogs and cats. * Provides introductory chapters on sample collection and slide presentation. * Uses a body system organization to ensure a logical presentation of material. NEW TO THIS EDITION: * Provides updated information on all aspects of cytologic diagnosis in dogs and cats. * Includes a new chapter on peripheral blood for greater understanding of hemotology techniques. * Features 195 new illustrations. * Uses flow charts on sample evaluation to aid in cytologic diagnosis. * Incorporates material from 24 expert contributors to provide the most up-to-date information available. * Provides quick photographic and textual reference in a detailed index.
* Offers the most comprehensive information available on all aspects of diagnostic cytology in dogs and cats. * Provides introductory chapters on sample collection and slide presentation. * Uses a body system organization to ensure a logical presentation of material. NEW TO THIS EDITION: * Provides updated information on all aspects of cytologic diagnosis in dogs and cats. * Includes a new chapter on peripheral blood for greater understanding of hemotology techniques. * Features 195 new illustrations. * Uses flow charts on sample evaluation to aid in cytologic diagnosis. * Incorporates material from 24 expert contributors to provide the most up-to-date information available. * Provides quick photographic and textual reference in a detailed index.
