Laboratory Manual for Clinical Veterinary Technology

Description:

Veterinary students and practicing technicians will find this book to be an important bench manual as well as an educated tool to have on their desk. Also included in the package is a free online resource for testing and additional information.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 The Clinical Pathology Laboratory

Discussion

Types of Laboratories

Equipment and Supplies for Specific Task Analysis

Chapter 2 Laboratory and Zoonotic Safety and Sanitation

Discussion

Physical Dangers – Fire

Physical Dangers – Chemical Injury

Zoonotics in the Lab

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's)

Bad Lab Assignment

Chapter 3 Urinalysis Laboratory

Sample Collection and Storage

Shipping and Handling

Test: Physical Characteristics

Test: Specific Gravity

Test: Urine Chemistries

Test: Microscopic Examination

Urinalysis Worksheet

Chapter 4 Proper Laboratory Treatment of Blood Smears and Cells

Discussion

Blood Drawing Techniques

Blood Storage

Prep and Stain

Laboratory 4 Worksheet

Chapter 5 Hematology- The Blood Smear

Discussion

Performing Venipuncture

Making the Smear

Staining the Prepared Slide

Wright-Giemsa Staining Technique

Quick-Dip Staining Set

Worksheet Chapter 5 Hematology-Smears, Stains and Erythrocytes

Chapter 6 Hematology - The White Blood Cell Count and Identification

Discussion

Granulocytes

Agranulocytes

The White Blood Cell Count and Identification

Laboratory Worksheet White Blood Cell Count and Identification

Chapter 7 The 3-H's of Hematology

Discussion

Hemoglobin

Hematocrit

Hemacytometer

Hemacytometer Set-Up Instructions

Chapter 8 Coagulation Testing

Discussion

Activated Clotting Time (ACT)

Whole Blood Clotting Time

Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time

Clot Retraction Test

Fibrinogen Determination

Lab 8 Worksheet

Chapter 9 Mechanical Hematology

Discussion

Tube Associative Colors and Anticoagulants

Lab 9 Mechanical Hematology

Chapter 10 Antigen-Antibody Testing

Discussion

Collection of Samples

Antigen-Antibody Testing

Lab Assignment

Chapter 11 Coprophological Testing of Gastrointestinal Function

Discussion

Testing Methodologies

Collection of the Fecal Specimen

Fecal Sample Storage

Lab Assignment

Chapter 12 Microbiological Preparation

Discussion

The Clinical Microbiology Bench

Media Preparation and Usage

Media Types

Media Preparation

Laboratory Session-Microbiological Preparation

Chapter 13 Microbiological Supplies and Collection of Veterinary Specimens

Discussion

Laboratory Session

Collection Techniques

Lab 13: Worksheet

Chapter 14 Microbial Culture and Sensitivity and Biochemical Testing

Safety Notice

Discussion

Culture Methods and Media

Laboratory Session

Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing

Culture of Dermatophytes

Laboratory 14-Worksheet

Chapter 15 Milk Testing

Discussion

Milk Collection

Milk Culture

Antibiotic Sensitivity

California Mastitis Test

Lab Report Analysis of Milk

Chapter 16 Introduction to Cytology

Discussion

Swabs

Scrapings

Imprints

Introduction to Cytology Lab Worksheet

Chapter 17 Cytology: The art of fine Needle Aspiration

Discussion

Fine Needle Aspirate

Staining

Fine Needle Aspirate Cytology Worksheet

Chapter 18 Necropsy: A Technician's Role

Discussion

Instrumentation

Large Animal Necropsy

Small Animal Necropsy

Laboratory Exercise Necropsy

Necropsy Report Form A

Necropsy Report Form B

Chapter 19 Avian, Exotic Mammals, Reptiles and Fish

Discussion

Handling (Restraint)

Husbandry and Behavior

Obtaining Objective Data

Administering Medications

Fluid Therapy

Performing Diagnostic Tests

Anesthesia and Analgesia

Risks of Keeping Non-Traditional Species as Pets

Lab 19: Worksheet

Chapter 20 Rumen Fluid Collection and Evaluation

Discussion

Color, Odor and Consistency-Physical Findings

pH Determinations

Bacterial Assessments

Collection of Rumen Fluid (cattle)

Assessment of Physical Characteristics

Laboratory Assessment of Rumen Fluid and Microbial Populations

Lab Results

Appendices

Index