What do we call post analytical quality control or quality assurance measures?
performing a cleaning cycle
What urine collection is best for urine culture
cysto
MCH
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
Name the urine cast observed in low numbers, but is a typical finding.
hyaline
MCV
mean corpuscular volume
Urine samples should be analyzed within what time frame?
30 minutes
This finding is commonly see in feline urine samples.
lipiduria
An adequate urine sample of fresh urine is how many mL?
5 mL
Blood cell that is critical in maintaining hemostasis
macrophage
A dilute urine sample will have a ________ specific gravity
low
Basophilic stippling is the presence of small blue staining granules within
erythrocytes
Preferred anticoagulant for running hematologic testing in a parrot
B-hydroxybutyric acid
Blood samples collected immediately postprandial may look....
lipemic
NRBCs are typically found in the peripheral blood of what species (there are two)
Avian & Reptiles
What anticoagulant component is used for coagulation testing?
citrate
The cellular morphology most often associated with IMHA
agglutination
MCHC is calculated by
Hgb/PCV x 100
Which RBC index determines the size of the cells?
MCV
What test is considered most accurate in calculating the percentage of RBCs in circulation?
PCV
Which term refers to how close a test result is to the actual patient value?
Sensitivity
Which type of drug causes pupil dilation?
mydriatic
Probiotics & Prebiotics are used to...
support a healthy gut flora
Opioid analgesics work by
blocking pain signals to the brain
antimicrobial drugs must be given
as prescribed by the prescriber until gone
Use of a drug in any manner other than its approved indicated use is called
extra-label use