Practical Veterinary Urinalysis

Description

Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is a comprehensive, clinically relevant resource for the veterinary laboratory. This bench-top guide covers sample handling guidelines, interpretation of dry chemical analysis, and recommendations for physical and microscopic evaluation. Emphasizing diagnostic techniques and result interpretation, Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an ideal aid for anyone who performs and interprets urinalysis testing.

Beginning with an overview of renal physiology and urine production, the main focus of the book is examination and analysis of urine samples, including physical properties, chemical analysis, and sediment examination. Additional chapters review diagnostic tests and considerations for proteinuria, advanced diagnostics, quality assurance and laboratory set-up. Practical Veterinary Urinalysis is an invaluable tool for achieving accurate and reliable laboratory results and is a useful addition to any veterinary library.

Hallmark Features

• Reviews renal function and urine formation to better understand urinalysis results
• Provides procedural information for accurate and efficient urinalysis testing
• Explains analytical methodologies of individual urine dipstick tests
• Includes many high-quality images for identification of formed elements in urine sediment
• Incorporates easy-to-use diagnostic algorithms and reference tables
• Presents concise, comprehensive guidelines for veterinary professionals

Table of Contents

• Preface

• Chapter 1 Functional Renal Physiology and Urine Production
• Glomerular filtration
• Tubular reabsorption and secretion
• PCT
• Loop of Henle
• Distal (convoluted) tubule
• Collecting tubules
• Measures of renal function
• Laboratory assessment of renal function
• References

• Chapter 2 Specimen Procurement
• Laboratory definitions for collection methods
• Urine specimen containers
• Specimen handling and preservation
• Types of urine specimens
• References

• Chapter 3 Routine Urinalysis: Physical Properties
• Solute concentration
• Urine color
• References

• Chapter 4 Routine Urinalysis: Chemical Analysis
• pH
• Protein
• Ketone
• Blood
• Bilirubin
• Urobilinogen
• Nitrite
• Leukocyte esterase
• Specific gravity
• References

• Chapter 5 Routine Urinalysis: Microscopic Elements
• Urine sediment preparation
• Examination of urine sediment
• Microscopic elements of urine sediment
• References

• Chapter 6 Proteinuria
• Protein handling by the kidney
• Significance of proteinuria
• Laboratory diagnosis of proteinuria
• Recommendations regarding diagnosis of proteinuria
• Additional considerations for proteinuria
• References
• Webography

• Chapter 7 Advanced Diagnostics
• Detection of bacteriuria versus diagnosis of urinary tract infection
• Urinary tract cytology
• Fractional excretion
• Urinary biomarkers
• References

• Chapter 8 Laboratory Quality Assurance
• Physical requirements of the laboratory
• Laboratory equipment
• Reagents and supplies for the urinalysis laboratory
• Laboratory waste
• Quality control in the urinalysis laboratory
• Procedure manuals
• References
• Webliography

Authors

Carolyn A. Sink MS, MT(ASCP), supervises Diagnostic and Support Services in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Nicole M. Weinstein DVM, DACVP (Clinical Pathology), is the section chief of Laboratory Services in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Biomedical Sciences at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.