Role of Lab Test
What is the purpose of laboratory tests? (Name 2 out of 4 answers)
Baseline values, Disease Detection, Treatment Monitoring, or Surgical Risk Assessment.
What does a CBC results indicate? Name 2 out of 3 answers.
Active infection, Patient is Anemic, or Internal Bleeding.
What objective can you see parasites under the microscope?
10x and 40x
Name 3 ways a urine sample can be collected?
Natural urination, Manual expression, Catheterization, Cystocentesis
What protein does RBC's transport?
Hemoglobin
What are the 3 common In-Clinic Samples?
Blood, Urine, Feces.
Pancreatitis
Why do the parasite eggs float to the top during a fecal float?
The solution is more dense than the eggs!
What are the two types of examinations during urinanlysis?
Physical and Chemical
I would also take Microscopic
What does the top left dot on the 4Dx SNAP test show?
Control dot, test was ran correctly.
Why are baseline values important in vet diagnostics?
Establishes normal health parameters for individual animals.
What does the Microfilariae Smear help assess in heartworm positive patients?
Infection Severity
Name 4 common small animal parasites?
Roundworm, Whipworm, Hookworm, Tapeworm, and coccidia.
Would also take Giardia even though it is not the most common.
What do WBC's indicate in urine?
Active inflammatory process or infection
How long do cultures need to be in the incubator?
24 hours.
Laboratory Tests are vital for ____________ care and ___________ treatment of an illness.
Preventative, Active
Blood Chemistry Profiles determine whether major organs are functioning normally. Name 2 out of the 3 discussed in class.
Kidneys, Liver, or Pancreas
If the patient is overburdened with parasites, how many might you see per field of view?
3 to 5 parasites.
What could a strong urine odor indicate?
Bacterial infection
Name 4 different markers tested for on Urinalysis Test Strips? (Example: Blood)
Protein, Glucose, Ketones, Bilirubin, Urobilinogen, Leukocytes, pH, Nitrite, Creatinine
What type of sample is collected and sent to an external lab for specialized diagnostic evaluation?
Tissue Biopsies
Heartworm, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease, and Anaplasmosis.
What are the risks of untreated internal parasites? (Name 2 out of the 4)
Significantly decreased production, Reduced growth rates in young stock, Infertility and abortions, Costly medical treatments or death
What component of the urine is needed during microscopic examinations?
Urine Sediment
Why is sensitivity testing necessary? (Give 2 out of 3 answers)
Antibiotic is ineffective, Bacteria have mutated (Antibiotic resistance), Infection is caused by non-bacterial pathogen.