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By Amy C. Valenciano, DVM, MS, DACVP, Veterinary Clinical Pathologist, IDEXX Cellular Diagnostics Research & Development, Dallas, Texas; Rick Cowell; Theresa Rizzi and Ronald D. Tyler, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DABT, Adjunct Professor, Department of Anatomy, Pathology, and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Introduction: Blood Smear Preparation and Examination
Section 1: General Assessment
Section 2: Red Blood Cells
Section 3: White Blood Cells
Section 4: Platelets
Section 5: Hematopoietic Neoplasia
Section 6: Extracellular Organisms
Appendix: Reticulocyte Count
Appendix: Saline Dilution/Dispersion Test
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