Publisher's Synopsis
The aim of this volume is to aid veterinary surgeons in small animal practice to interpret the results of laboratory tests. There is advice on the selection of tests and on avoiding the many traps for the unwary.;Research has shown that this is one skill in which many veterinarians believe themselves to be deficient and would welcome guidance; this volume explains the possible meanings of the values that could be obtained.;The book covers the areas of haematology, plasms/serum biochemistry and urinalysis. Advice is given on the influence of drugs, sample collection and handling, how to check the accuracy of results, how to assess the reliability of a laboratory and the additional tests that would be indicated to confirm a diagnosis together with normal reference ranges and conversion ranges.
