Picture 1 of 1

Have one to sell?

Sell it yourself

Veterinary Technician's Handbook of Laboratory Procedures by Melissa...

Condition:

Very Good

Price:

US $30.00

ApproximatelyEUR 27.86

Best Offer:

Postage:

US $5.61 (approx EUR 5.21) Economy P&P. See detailsfor postage

Located in: Yonkers, New York, United States

Delivery:

Estimated between Thu, 9 May and Tue, 14 May to 43230

Returns:

No returns accepted. See details- for more information about returns

Payments:

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee

Get the item you ordered or your money back.

Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab

Seller information

muanany_pwlckqtzt (15)

Registered as private seller, so consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay Money Back Guarantee still applies to most purchases.

Report this item - opens in new window or tab

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

eBay item number:235161878453

Item specifics

Condition: Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No ... Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

ISBN: 9781118341933

Publication Year: 2013

Type: Textbook

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Publication Name: Veterinary Technician's Handbook of Laboratory Procedures

Item Height: 0.4in

Author: Brianne Bellwood, Melissa Andrasik-Catton

Item Length: 9.4in

Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

Item Width: 6.6in

Item Weight: 13.6 Oz

Number of Pages: 208 Pages

About this product

Product Information

Veterinary Technician s Handbook of Laboratory Procedures is a quick-reference guide to conducting common laboratory tests. Carefully designed for fast access, the book covers common laboratory equipment, quality control, blood analysis, urinalysis, parasitology, and cytology. Important information is clearly and succinctly outlined for frequently used lab tests, providing step-by-step procedures, discussions of common errors, and tips and tricks, with more than 200 color images to aid in identification. A companion website offers additional images not found in the book and study tools. Veterinary Technician s Handbook of Laboratory Procedures is an invaluable tool for finding essential information on performing a wide range of laboratory tests. Key features Provides a practical bench-top reference to essential information on conducting laboratory tests in veterinary practice Puts all the information needed at your fingertips Covers equipment, blood analysis, urinalysis, parasitology, and cytology Designed for quick reference in the clinic or school setting Presents more than 200 color images as a tool for identifying unfamiliar structures Includes access to a companion website offering additional images not found in the book and study tools

Product Identifiers

Publisher

Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-10

1118341937

ISBN-13

9781118341933

eBay Product ID (ePID)

168470234

Product Key Features

Author

Brianne Bellwood, Melissa Andrasik-Catton

Publication Name

Veterinary Technician's Handbook of Laboratory Procedures

Format

Trade Paperback

Language

English

Publication Year

2013

Type

Textbook

Number of Pages

208 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length

9.4in

Item Height

0.4in

Item Width

6.6in

Item Weight

13.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number

Sf772.6.B45 2013

Reviews

"Overall, this is a moderately priced and useful quick reference book." ( Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association , 15 June 2014) "A 'must' for any practicing technician's reference library." ( Midwest Book Review , 1 July 2014)

Table of Content

Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii About the Companion Website xv 1 Laboratory Equipment 3 Laboratory equipment 3 Microscope 3 Centrifuge 9 Refractometer 11 Chemistry analyzers 13 Hematology analyzers 13 Coagulation analyzers 14 Quality control of all laboratory equipment 14 2 Blood Analysis 17 Hematology 17 Proper blood collection and handling techniques 17 Blood collection tubes 17 Peripheral blood smears 18 Staining 22 Packed cell volume (PCV) 23 Red blood cell count 26 Red blood cell indices 28 Reticulocyte count 29 Corrected reticulocyte percentage 30 Reticulocyte production index (RPI) 31 White blood cell count 31 White blood cell differential 33 Calculations 34 White blood cell estimate 35 Corrected white blood cell count 36 Platelet count 37 Platelet estimate 38 Normal species variation of leukocytes 40 Neutrophil maturation 44 Abnormal morphological changes in leukocytes 45 Erythrocyte morphologies 46 Evaluating a blood film to complement automated analyzers 51 Clinical chemistries 52 Coagulation testing 53 Activated clotting time 54 Buccal mucosal bleeding time 54 Automated clotting tests 55 3 Urinalysis 57 Sample collection 57 Free catch (voided sample) 57 Bladder expression 57 Catheterization 58 Cystocentesis 59 Sample preservation 59 In vitro changes occurring in unpreserved urine 60 Refrigeration 60 Freezing 61 Toluene 61 Formalin (40%) 61 Boric acid (0.8%) 61 Commercial preservation tablets 61 Physical examination of urine 62 Volume 62 Color 62 Turbidity 62 Odor 63 Specific gravity (SG) 64 Chemical examination 65 Glucose 66 Bilirubin 66 Ketones 67 Blood 67 pH 67 Protein 67 Urobilinogen 67 Nitrite 68 Leukocytes 68 Sediment examination 68 Materials required 68 Sediment stain 68 Procedure for microscopic examination of urine 69 Reporting of findings 70 Microscopic elements of urine sediment 70 4 Parasitology 77 Collection 77 Pooled samples 77 Gross examination 78 Consistency 78 Color 78 Blood 78 Mucous 78 Gross parasites 78 Microscopic examination 79 Direct fecal smear 79 Simple fecal flotation 80 Centrifugation technique 81 Baermann technique 83 Common parasites of domestic species 83 Canine and feline 83 Ruminants 106 Equine 113 5 Cytology 121 Sample collection 121 Swabs 121 Fine needle biopsy 123 Tissue biopsy 125 Imprints 127 Centesis 128 Scrapings 129 Smear preparation 130 Feather smear method 130 Line smear method 131 Compression (or squash) method 131 Modified squash method 133 Starfish method 133 Staining 135 Romanowsky stains (Wright''s and Diff-Quick) 135 New methylene blue 135 Microscopic evaluation of cytology slides 136 Pyknosis and karyorrhexis 136 Karyolysis 138 Classifying cell types 138 Inflammation 138 Other cell types 140 Neoplasia 140 Reporting your findings 144 Laboratory submissions 144 Ear cytology 144 Slide preparation and staining 145 Microscopic findings 145 Vaginal cytology 145 Collection methods 147 Cell types seen 148 Stages of estrous 152 Semen evaluation 154 Slide preparation 154 Live/dead sperm ratio 155 Sperm morphology 155 Appendix 159 Temperature conversions 159 Metric conversions 159 Length 159 Weight 160 Volume 160 Metric system 160 Glossary 161 Bibliography 169 Index 171

2014

Topic

Veterinary Medicine / General

Lccn

2013-024790

Intended Audience

Scholarly & Professional

Illustrated

Yes

Genre

Medical

Item description from the seller

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

eBay item number:235161878453

Postage and packaging

Item location:

Yonkers, New York, United States

Posts to:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Excludes:

Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela

Change country:

Postcode:

Postage and packaging	To	Service	Delivery*See Delivery notes
US $5.61 (approx EUR 5.21)	United States	Economy P&P (USPS Media MailTM)	Estimated between Thu, 9 May and Tue, 14 May to 43230

Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's dispatch time, origin postcode, destination postcode and time of acceptance, and will depend on the postage service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.

Dispatch time

Will usually dispatch within 3 working days of receiving cleared payment.

Taxes

Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases.

Returns policy

Return policy details
The seller won't accept returns for this item.

Payment details

Payment methods

muanany_pwlckqtzt

3 items sold

Seller's other items Contact

Registered as a private seller

Thereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.

Shop by category