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Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics: Essential Books
A curated selection of books on laboratory diagnostics for veterinarians. Guides cover hematology, biochemistry, and other lab tests in animals.
Articles
Blood and bone marrow morphology, clinical cases and diagnostic algorithms. Most of the library is in Russian; the English section is growing.
Most of our material is written in Russian — that is the working language of the community. A few pieces exist in English; the rest of the library is one click away and the photographs need no translation.
Hematology
Electron Microscopy: Identify the Bone Marrow Cell
A diagnostic challenge in cell morphology: identify the hematopoietic bone marrow cell in this transmission electron micrograph (×13,000).
Hemostasis
Fibrin Formation and Fibrinolysis in Hemostasis
Mechanisms of fibrin formation and fibrinolysis: the role of thrombin, factor XIIIa, and the plasmin system in fibrin stabilization and complete clot formation.
Hemostasis
Ticagrelor-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
A case of ticagrelor-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): microangiopathic hemolysis, schistocytosis in blood smear, and thrombocytopenia.
Lab test interpretation
Hematuria Differential Diagnosis: An Algorithmic Approach
An algorithm for the differential diagnosis of hematuria in pediatrics and nephrology: identifying causes of erythrocyturia, glomerulonephritis, UTIs, and hereditary nephropathies.
Oncohematology
Bone Marrow Plasmacytes in Multiple Myeloma
Morphological features of plasmacytes in a myelogram in multiple myeloma: eccentric nucleus, basophilic cytoplasm, and perinuclear halo.
Lab test interpretation
Laboratory Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism: An Algorithm
An algorithm for laboratory diagnosis of hyperthyroidism: evaluating TSH, free T4, T3, and anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies for differential diagnosis.
Oncohematology
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Promyelocyte Morphology
Morphological features of abnormal promyelocytes in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL M3): butterfly-wing nuclei and marked hyperleukocytosis.
Lab test interpretation
Microscopy of Vaginal Smear: Reference Intervals
Reference values for microscopy of vaginal, cervical, and urethral discharge: normal ranges for leukocytes, epithelium, microflora, and criteria for pathological deviations.
Laboratory methods
Sperm Revitalization Solutions Test for Asthenozoospermia
Methodology for performing the sperm revitalization solutions test in asthenozoospermia: solution compositions, ejaculate mixing ratios, and kinesiogram calculation.
Oncohematology
Morphology of Lymphoid Cells in a Blood Smear
Morphological features of lymphoid cells: reactive lymphocytes, prolymphocytes, hairy cells, and lymphoblasts under microscopy.
Lab test interpretation
Sperm Agglutination and Aggregation in Spermogram
Types and degrees of sperm agglutination in spermogram. Distinguishing true agglutination from aggregation and its clinical significance in male infertility.