Practical Veterinary Urinalysis

Name: Practical Veterinary Urinalysis
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ISBN: 9780470958247

ISBN-10: 0470958243

ISBN-13: 9780470958247

Edition: 2012

Authors: Carolyn A. Sink, Nicole M. Weinstein

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Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is a well-illustrated laboratory manual for obtaining accurate results and interpreting the findings of urine evaluation. Presenting a comprehensive, clinically relevant resource for sample handling, proper testing methodology, microscopic evaluation, and analysis, the book is an ideal bench-top guide for use in the veterinary laboratory. With an emphasis on the practical information necessary to incorporating urinalysis techniques in daily practice, Practical Veterinary Urinalysis offers clear guidance on urinalysis as a diagnostic tool. Beginning with an overview of renal physiology and urine production, the heart of the book is devoted to examining and…

Book details

List price: $81.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/2/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 180
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.078
Language: English



Preface and Acknowledgments



Functional Renal Physiology and Urine Production


Glomerular filtration


Tubular reabsorption and secretion


Collecting tubules


Renal function and measures of renal function


Laboratory assessment of renal function



Specimen Procurement


Laboratory defi nitions for collection methods


Urine specimen containers


Specimen handling and preservation


Types of urine specimens



Routine Urinalysis: Physical Properties


Solute concentration


Urine color



Routine Urinalysis: Chemical Analysis


pH


Protein


Glucose


Ketone


Blood


Bilirubin


Urobilinogen


Nitrite


Leukocyte esterase


Specific gravity



Routine Urinalysis: Microscopic Elements


Urine sediment preparation


Examination of urine sediment


Microscopic elements of urine sediment



Proteinuria


Protein handling by the kidney


Signifi cance of proteinuria


Laboratory diagnosis of proteinuria


Recommendations regarding diagnosis of proteinuria


Additional considerations for proteinuria



Advanced Diagnostics


Detection of bacteriuria versus diagnosis of urinary tract infection


Urinary tract cytology


Fractional excretion


Urinary biomarkers



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


Index