Hematology Procedures
Chapter 2 Hematology Procedures Composition of Blood Blood is composed of cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets) circulating within fluid called plasma (Fig. 2-1). Erythrocytes or red blood cells are most…
Bone Marrow Examination
Chapter 8 Bone Marrow Examination Reasons to Examine Bone Marrow Bone marrow evaluation is indicated when peripheral blood abnormalities are detected. The most common indications are persistent neutropenia, unexplained thrombocytopenia,…
Evaluation of Hemostasis: Coagulation and Platelet Disorders
Chapter 7 Evaluation of Hemostasis Coagulation and Platelet Disorders Hemostasis depends on vascular integrity, platelet numbers and function, and coagulation. Vascular integrity is determined in large measure by the health…
Introduction to Veterinary Hematology
Chapter 1 Introduction to Veterinary Hematology Laboratory tests are done for a variety of reasons. Screening tests, such as a complete blood count (CBC), may be done on clinically normal…
Hematopoiesis
Chapter 3 Hematopoiesis Overview Sites of Blood Cell Production In mammals, primitive hematopoiesis begins outside the body of the embryo in the yolk sac and shortly thereafter within the aorta-gonad-mesonephros…
Immunohematology
Chapter 6 Immunohematology Immune System The immune system is an integrated network composed of various cell types, numerous cytokines, and certain plasma proteins that work in synergy to eliminate infectious…
AVIAN AND REPTILIAN CYTOPATHOLOGY
53 AVIAN AND REPTILIAN CYTOPATHOLOGY 1 What are some important principles to understand about the use of cytology in avian and reptilian medicine? a. Cytologic examination of fluids, tissues, and…
CYTOLOGY OF NEOPLASIA
42 CYTOLOGY OF NEOPLASIA Rick L. Cowell, Debbie J. Cunningham, James H. Meinkoth 1 What is a good general approach to evaluation and classification of tissue cells in cytologic preparations?…
MICROSCOPIC ASPECTS OF URINALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF SELECTED DISEASE PROCESSES
29 MICROSCOPIC ASPECTS OF URINALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF SELECTED DISEASE PROCESSES 1 What is the clinical significance of crystalluria? Crystalluria occurs when urine is saturated with crystallogenic substances. Various in…
CYTOLOGY OF INFLAMMATION
41 CYTOLOGY OF INFLAMMATION Rick L. Cowell, Theresa E. Rizzi, James H. Meinkoth 1 What is neutrophilic inflammation? Preparations in which greater than 70% to 75% of the cells are…
