Laboratory Manual for Clinical Veterinary Technology

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Discussion
Types of Laboratories
Equipment and Supplies for Specific Task Analysis
Chapter 2: Laboratory and Zoonotic Safety and Sanitation
Discussion
Physical Dangers – Fire
Physical Dangers – Chemical Injury
Zoonotics in the Lab
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s)
Bad Lab Assignment
Chapter 3: Urinalysis Laboratory
Sample Collection and Storage
Shipping and Handling
Test: Physical Characteristics
Test: Specific Gravity
Test: Urine Chemistries
Test: Microscopic Examination
Urinalysis Worksheet
Chapter 4: Proper Laboratory Treatment of Blood Smears and Cells
Discussion
Blood Drawing Techniques
Blood Storage
Prep and Stain
Laboratory 4 Worksheet
Chapter 5: Hematology- The Blood Smear
Discussion
Performing Venipuncture
Making the Smear
Staining the Prepared Slide
Wright-Giemsa Staining Technique
Quick-Dip Staining Set
Worksheet Chapter 5 Hematology-Smears, Stains and Erythrocytes
Chapter 6: Hematology - The White Blood Cell Count and Identification
Discussion
Granulocytes
Agranulocytes
The White Blood Cell Count and Identification
Laboratory Worksheet White Blood Cell Count and Identification
Chapter 7: The 3-h’s of Hematology
Discussion
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Hemacytometer
Hemacytometer Set-Up Instructions
Chapter 8: Coagulation Testing
Discussion
Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
Whole Blood Clotting Time
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time
Clot Retraction Test
Fibrinogen Determination
Lab 8 Worksheet
Chapter 9: Mechanical Hematology
Discussion
Tube Associative Colors and Anticoagulants
Lab 9 Mechanical Hematology
Chapter 10: Antigen-Antibody Testing
Discussion
Collection of Samples
Antigen-Antibody Testing
Lab Assignment
Chapter 11: Coprophological Testing of Gastrointestinal Function
Discussion
Testing Methodologies
Collection of the Fecal Specimen
Fecal Sample Storage
Lab Assignment
Chapter 12: Microbiological Preparation
Discussion
The Clinical Microbiology Bench
Media Preparation and Usage
Media Types
Media Preparation
Laboratory Session-Microbiological Preparation
Chapter 13: Microbiological Supplies and Collection of Veterinary Specimens
Discussion
Laboratory Session
Collection Techniques
Lab 13: Worksheet
Chapter 14: Microbial Culture and Sensitivity and Biochemical Testing
Safety Notice
Discussion
Culture Methods and Media
Laboratory Session
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
Culture of Dermatophytes
Laboratory 14-Worksheet
Chapter 15: Milk Testing
Discussion
Milk Collection
Milk Culture
Antibiotic Sensitivity
California Mastitis Test
Lab Report Analysis of Milk
Chapter 16: Introduction to Cytology
Discussion
Swabs
Scrapings
Imprints
Introduction to Cytology Lab Worksheet
Chapter 17: Cytology: The Art of Fine Needle Aspiration
Discussion
Fine Needle Aspirate
Staining
Fine Needle Aspirate Cytology Worksheet
Chapter 18: Necropsy: A Technician’s Role
Discussion
Instrumentation
Large Animal Necropsy
Small Animal Necropsy
Laboratory Exercise Necropsy
Necropsy Report Form A
Necropsy Report Form B
Chapter 19: Avian, Exotic Mammals, Reptiles and Fish
Discussion
Handling (Restraint)
Husbandry and Behavior
Obtaining Objective Data
Administering Medications
Fluid Therapy
Performing Diagnostic Tests
Anesthesia and Analgesia
Risks of Keeping Non-Traditional Species as Pets
Lab 19: Worksheet
Chapter 20: Rumen Fluid Collection and Evaluation
Discussion
Color, Odor and Consistency-Physical Findings
pH Determinations
Bacterial Assessments
Collection of Rumen Fluid (cattle)
Assessment of Physical Characteristics
Laboratory Assessment of Rumen Fluid and Microbial Populations
Lab Results
Appendices
Index