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1Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 311 Diagnostic Medical Center, 300 West Drake, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|August 15, 2016
Abstract:
General principles and techniques for collection, preparation, and staining of cytologic samples in the general practice setting are reviewed. Tips for collection of digital images are also discussed.
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