Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is a comprehensive, clinically relevant resource for the veterinary laboratory. This bench-top guide covers sample handlingguidelines, interpretation of dry chemical analysis, and recommendations for physical and microscopic evaluation. Emphasizing diagnostic techniques and result interpretation, Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an ideal aid for anyonewho performs and interprets urinalysis testing. Beginning with an overview ofrenal physiology and urine production, the main focus of the book is examination and analysis of urine samples, including physical properties, chemical analysis, and sediment examination. Additional chapters review diagnostic tests and considerations for proteinuria, advanced diagnostics, quality assurance andlaboratory set-up. Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an invaluable tool for achieving accurate and reliable laboratory results and is a useful addition toany veterinary library. INDICE : Preface Chapter 1 Functional Renal Physiology and Urine Production Glomerular filtration Tubular reabsorption and secretion PCT Loop of Henle Distal (convoluted) tubule Collecting tubules Measures of renal function Laboratory assessment of renal function References Chapter 2 Specimen Procurement Laboratory definitions for collection methods Urine specimen containers Specimenhandling and preservation Types of urine specimens References Chapter 3 Routine Urinalysis: Physical Properties Solute concentration Urine color ReferencesChapter 4 Routine Urinalysis: Chemical Analysis pH Protein Ketone Blood Bilirubin Urobilinogen Nitrite Leukocyte esterase Specific gravity References Chapter 5 Routine Urinalysis: Microscopic Elements Urine sediment preparation Examination of urine sediment Microscopic elements of urine sediment References Chapter 6 Proteinuria Protein handling by the kidney Significance of proteinuria Laboratory diagnosis of proteinuria Recommendations regarding diagnosis of proteinuria Additional considerations for proteinuria References Webography Chapter 7 Advanced Diagnostics Detection of bacteriuria versus diagnosis of urinarytract infection Urinary tract cytology Fractional excretion Urinary biomarkers References Chapter 8 Laboratory Quality Assurance Physical requirements of the laboratory Laboratory equipment Reagents and supplies for the urinalysis laboratory Laboratory waste Quality control in the urinalysis laboratory Procedure manuals References Webliography Index
- ISBN: 978-0-470-95824-7
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 180
- Fecha Publicación: 21/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés