Practical Veterinary Urinalysis

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Contributor(s):Author: Carolyn A. Sink Author: Nicole M. Weinstein Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is a comprehensive, clinically relevant resource for the veterinary laboratory. Thisbench-top guide covers sample handling guidelines, interpretationof dry chemical analysis, and recommendations for physical andmicroscopic evaluation. Emphasizing diagnostic techniques andresult interpretation, Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is anideal aid for anyone who performs and interprets urinalysistesting. Beginning with an overview of renal physiology and urineproduction, the main focus of the book is examination and analysisof urine samples, including physical properties, chemical analysis, and sediment examination. Additional chapters review diagnostictests and considerations for proteinuria, advanced diagnostics, quality assurance and laboratory set-up. Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an invaluable tool for achieving accurate andreliable laboratory results and is a useful addition to anyveterinary library.