Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics

Low-Cost Veterinary Diagnostics Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics is a practical guide to maximizing diagnostic value when financial constraints affect case management. It focuses on quick assessment tests (QATs) that can be performed in-house using blood, urine, fecal, and body cavity fluid samples. The book combines practical testing techniques, cost-conscious clinical decision-making, communication strategies, and case-based examples for veterinary teams. Key Features Focuses on affordable veterinary diagnostics Explains in-house quick assessment tests (QATs) Covers cost-conscious clinical decision-making Discusses patient-specific diagnostic approaches Covers packed cell volume (PCV) Explains total solids and buffy coat analysis Covers blood smear examination Includes blood glucose and BUN testing Discusses saline agglutination tests Covers activated clotting time Explains urine dipstick and specific gravity testing Covers urine sediment analysis Provides practical fecal examination methods Includes body cavity fluid analysis Features clinical case vignettes with Q&A