Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements Companion Website Quick Reference of Procedures Section One: Introduction to Hematology Chapter 1: Introduction to Hematology 1.1 What Is Hematology? 1.2 The History of Hematology 1.3 Evolution of Veterinary Hematology 1.4 The Role of Veterinary Technicians in Hematology 1.5 Components of Blood 1.6 Species-Specific Considerations 1.7 Overview of Hematopoiesis 1.
8 Common Blood Tests in Veterinary Practice 1.9 The Diagnostic Value of Blood 1.10 How Blood Reflects Disease Processes 1.11 Limitations of Hematology 1.12 Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Hematology 1.13 Preparing for Success in Hematology 1.14 Summary Chapter 2: Hematopoiesis 2.1 Introduction to Hematopoiesis 2.
2 Sites of Hematopoiesis 2.3 Hematopoietic Stem Cells 2.4 Erythropoiesis: Red Blood Cell Production 2.5 Leukopoiesis: White Blood Cell Production 2.6 Thrombopoiesis: Platelet Production 2.7 Regulation of Hematopoiesis 2.8 Regeneration of Blood Cells After Loss or Destruction 2.9 Disorders and Diagnostic Overview 2.
10 Summary Chapter 3: The Hematology Laboratory 3.1 Introduction to the Hematology Lab 3.2 Overview of Laboratory Setup and Safety 3.3 Quality Control and Assurance 3.4 Common Laboratory Equipment 3.5 Summary Section Two: Fundamentals of Hematological Testing Chapter 4: Blood Sample Collection and Handling 4.1 Introduction to Sample Collection and Handling 4.2 Sample Handling 4.
3 Sample Labeling 4.4 Sample Packaging 4.5 Summary Chapter 5: The Hematocrit and Associated Tests 5.1 Introduction to PCV, TS, Fibrinogen, and RBC Indices 5.2 Packed Cell Volume 5.3 Total Solids Testing 5.4 Obtaining Fibrinogen Values 5.5 Interpreting PCV, TS, and Fibrinogen 5.
6 Cell Counts and Hemoglobin Estimations 5.7 Red Blood Cell Indices 5.8 Buffy Coat Evaluation for Microfilaria 5.9 Limitations and Artifacts 5.10 Summary Chapter 6: Preparing Blood Smears for the Differential 6.1 Introduction to Blood Smears and the Differential 6.2 Blood Smear Evaluation Overview 6.3 Blood Smear Preparation 6.
4 Components of a Blood Smear 6.5 Techniques for Making High Quality Smears 6.6 Common Staining Methods 6.7 Blood Smear Differential Procedure 6.8 Summary Chapter 7: Cellular Differentiation and Morphology 7.1 Introduction to Cellular Morphology 7.2 Normal Erythrocyte Morphology 7.3 Variations in Erythrocyte Morphology 7.
4 Normal Leukocyte Morphology 7.5 Variations in Leukocyte Morphology 7.6 Thrombocyte Morphology 7.7 Variations in Thrombocyte Morphology 7.8 Summary Chapter 8: Performing Complete Blood Counts 8.1 Introduction to the Complete Blood Count (CBC) 8.2 Manual CBC Methods 8.3 Blood Smear Evaluation 8.
4 White Blood Cell (WBC) Counting and Differentiation 8.5 Red Blood Cell (RBC) Evaluation 8.6 Platelet Evaluation 8.7 Automated Analyzers and CBC Technology 8.8 Interpreting CBC Results 8.9 Advanced Diagnostics and Scatter Plots 8.10 Summary Section Three: Advanced Hematology Chapter 9: Anemia 9.1 Introduction to Anemia 9.
2 Approaching Anemia: Relative vs. Non-relative 9.3 Grading Anemia: Mild, Moderate, Severe 9.4 Classifications of Anemia 9.5 Causes of Anemia 9.6 Diagnostic Approach to Anemia 9.7 Treatment and Management of Anemia 9.8 Prognosis and Monitoring 9.
9 Clinical Relevance And the Technician''s Role 9.10 Summary Chapter 10: Polycythemia 10.1 Introduction to Polycythemia 10.2 Types and Classifications of Polycythemia 10.3 Causes of Polycythemia 10.4 Clinical Signs and History 10.5 Diagnostic Approach 10.6 Treatment and Management 10.
7 Prognosis and Long-Term Considerations 10.8 Summary Chapter 11: Leukemia and Other Blood Cancers 11.1 Introduction to Hematologic Cancers 11.2 Classifications of Leukemia 11.3 General Clinical Signs and Diagnostic Clues 11.4 Leukemia in Dogs 11.5 Leukemia in Cats 11.6 Leukemia in Horses 11.
7 Leukemia in Cattle 11.8 Leukemia in Other Species 11.9 Diagnostic Tools and Differentiation 11.10 Treatment and Management of Leukemia 11.11 Summary Chapter 12: Blood Parasites 12.1 Introduction to Blood Parasites 12.2 Transmission and Life Cycles 12.3 Common Blood Parasites in Domestic Animals 12.
4 Morphologic Identification on Blood Smear 12.5 Clinical Signs and Hematologic Effects 12.6 Diagnostic Techniques 12.7 Treatment and Prognosis 12.8 Client Communication and Zoonotic Awareness 12.9 Summary Chapter 13: Coagulation Disorders and Other Hematologic Illnesses 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Disorders of Hemostasis and Coagulation 13.
3 Diagnostic Evaluation of Hemostatic Disorders 13.4 Immune-Mediated Hematologic Disorders 13.5 Overview of Other Hematologic Changes in Illness 13.6 The Technician''s Role 13.7 Summary Chapter 14: Hematology of Non-Mammalian Species 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Normal Reptilian and Amphibian Red Blood Cells 14.3 Variations in Reptilian and Amphibian Red Blood Cells 14.
4 Normal Reptilian and Amphibian White Blood Cells 14.5 Variations in Reptilian and Amphibian White Blood Cells 14.6 Reptilian and Amphibian Thrombocytes 14.7 Hematological Testing Techniques for Reptiles and Amphibians 14.8 Anticoagulants for Reptilian and Amphibian Samples 14.9 Normal Avian Red Blood Cells Blood Cells 14.10 Variations in Avian Red Blood Cells 14.11 Normal Avian White Blood Cells 14.
12 Variations in Avian White Blood Cells 14.13 Avian Thrombocytes 14.14 Hematological Testing Techniques for Avians 14.15 Anticoagulants for Avian Samples 14.16 Normal Fish Red Blood Cells 14.17 Variations in Fish Red Blood Cells 14.18 Normal Fish White Blood Cells 14.19 Variations in Fish White Blood Cells 14.
20 Fish Thrombocytes 14.21 Blood Parasites of Fish 14.22 Hematological Testing Techniques for Fish 14.23 Anticoagulants for Fish Samples 14.24 Summary Section Three: Reference Images, Ranges, and Case Studies Chapter 15: Reference Images 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Erythrocyte Morphology 15.3 Erythrocyte Variations 15.
4 Erythrocyte Formation 15.5 Red Blood Cell Inclusions 15.6 Stain Artifacts 15.7 Normal Leukocytes Per Species 15.8 Leukocyte Variations 15.9 Thrombocyte Morphology 15.10 Blood Parasites Chapter 16: Case Studies 16.1 Introduction Chapter 17: Reference Ranges for Common Hematological Tests 17.
1 Introduction Index.