Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- About the authors -- About the companion website -- 1. Hematopoiesis -- 2. Normal red blood cell morphology -- 3. Variations in red blood cell morphology -- 4. Red blood cell inclusions and parasites -- 5. Normal white blood cell morphology -- 6. Variations in white blood cell morphology -- 7. White blood cell inclusions and parasites -- 8. Platelets -- 9. Lymphoproliferative and myeloproliferative disorders -- 10. Miscellaneous findings -- 11. Avian hematology -- 12. Reptilian and amphibian hematology -- 13. Integration of blood film and hematology analyzer cytograms -- Appendix A. Semiquantitative grading scheme for evaluation of red blood cell morphology -- Appendix B. Semiquantitative grading scheme for evaluation of neutrophil toxicity -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index

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