Cowell and Tyler's diagnostic cytology and hematology of the dog and cat / created by Amy C. Valenciano, Rick L. Cowell,

Preceded by : Diagnostic cytology and hematology of the dog and cat / [edited by] Rick L. Cowell ... [et al.]. 3rd ed. c2008.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sample collection and preparation / James H. Meinkoth [and three others], Cell types and criteria of malignancy / James H. Meinkoth, Rick L. Cowell and Ronald D. Tyler, Selected infectious agents / Rick L. Cowell and Tara P. Arndt, Round cells / Dennis B. DeNicola, Cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions / David J. Fisher, Subcutaneous glandular tissue : mammary, salivary, thyroid, and parathyroid / Robin W. Allison, Nasal exudates and masses / Tara P. Arndt, Oropharynx and tonsils / Deborah C. Bernreuter, Eyes and associated structures / Karen M. Young, The external ear canal / Koranda A. Wallace, Heather L. DeHeer and Reema T. Patel, The lymph nodes / Joanne B. Messick, Synovial fluid analysis / Peter J. Fernandes, The musculoskeletal system / Susan E. Fielder, Cerebrospinal fluid and central nervous system cytology / Jennifer R. Cook and Gwendolyn J. Levine, Effusions : abdominal, thoracic, and pericardial / Amy C. Valenciano, Tara P. Arndt and Theresa E. Rizzi, Transtracheal and bronchoalveolar washes / Kate English [and three others], The lung and intrathoracic structures / Carolyn N. Grimes [and three others], The gastrointestinal tract / Jammie L. Haddad, Devorah A. Marks Stone and Jennifer A. Neel, The pancreas / Dori L. Borjesson, The liver / Tara P. Arndt and Sonjia M. Shelly, The spleen / Peter S. MacWilliams and Patricia M. McManus, The kidneys / Patty J. Ewing [and three others],
Examination of urinary sediment / Heather L. Wamsley, The male reproductive tract : prostate, testes, penis, and semen / Sabrina Vobornik and Mary B. Nabity, Vaginal cytology / Robin W. Allison, Peripheral blood smears / Shanon M. Zabolotzky and Dana B. Walker, The bone marrow / Carol B. Grindem [and three others], The adrenal gland / Tamara B. Wills and Gary J. Haldorson, Immunocytochemistry / Anne M. Barger, Flow cytometry / Stephanie C. Corn, Seth E. Chapman and Emily M. Pieczarka, Molecular methods in lymphoid malignancies / Christian M. Leutenegger and Dean Cornwell.

Highly respected in the field, Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat is the complete resource for developing the knowledge and skills you need for clinical laboratory diagnostics. Detailed illustrations and descriptions of cytologic and hematologic samples allow you to diagnose both common and uncommon diseases in dogs and cats. Microscopic evaluation techniques and interpretation guidelines for organ tissue, blood, and other body fluid specimens give you a basic understanding of sample collection and specimen preparation. In addition, algorithms are generously distributed throughout the text, helping you evaluate various cytologic preparations.