title: Overview of Clinical Pathology and the Horse.
abstract: This article is intended to serve as a reference for clinical pathology in the equine with algorithms and tables provided for anemia diagnosis and leukogram alterations associated with both acute and chronic inflammation. A table of reference is provided for fluid evaluations including joint fluid and effusions into body cavities. Evaluation of newer serum markers, such as cardiac troponin, and a table highlighting test procedures for the evaluation of endocrine disease in the horse are included. A brief overview of quality assurance in the laboratory is provided to stimulate interest in this important aspect of laboratory diagnosis of disease.
authors.affiliation: Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital and Equine Referral Center, 11308 92nd Street Southeast, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA. Electronic address: slpathd@aol.com.
authors.forename: Sally J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lester
authors.affiliation: Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital and Equine Referral Center, 11308 92nd Street Southeast, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA.
authors.forename: Wendy H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Mollat
authors.affiliation: Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital and Equine Referral Center, 11308 92nd Street Southeast, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA.
authors.forename: James E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Bryant
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001772:Blood Cell Count / Q000662:veterinary; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000097:blood* / Q000473:pathology*; D006736:Horses / Q000097:blood*
keywords: Chemistry; Cytology; Hematology; Quality assurance