Chemically Balanced
What tube(s) are needed to perform a chemistry analysis?
Lithium heparin (GTT)
Serum separator tube (STT)
What is the term for the complete suppression of urine?
Anuria
Leukocytes
What parasite is shed by a cat for 2 weeks of its life and should be avoided by pregnant women?
Toxoplasma gondii
What is the name of the equipment we use to spin down blood or urine samples?
Centrifuge
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?
Pancreas
What are the structures of the urinary system?
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
What is PCV the measurement of?
Measures a percentage of blood occupied by red blood cells.
Toxocara spp.
What are the 3 major veterinary reference labs ?
Idexx, Abaxis, and Heska
BUN and creatinine are both measured based on the function of what organ?
Kidneys
What are the types of bacteria that can be seen in urine?
Bacilli (rods) and cocci (spheres)
What part of the heart do heartworms infest?
R. ventricle and pulmonary arteries
What is the common name for Trichuris vulpis?
Whipworm
What is used to calibrate a refractometer?
Distilled water
Na+, K+, Cl-, and Ca2+ are all examples of what?
Electrolytes
What might be the cause of urine that has a red tinge?
Hematuria
For what reason would a glucose test be needed?
Suspected diabetes
What parasite is also known as the "cucumber seed worm?"
Tapeworm, Diplydium caninum
What is the name of the platform where the microscope slide sits?
Mechanical stage
This protein makes up 35-50% of the total serum protein concentration and is one of the most important proteins in the body.
Albumin
What are tiny tube-shaped particles that can be found when urine is examined under the microscope. They can be made up of white blood cells, red blood cells, kidney cells, or substances such as protein or fat.
Urinary Casts
What is the name of the smallest portion of the HCT?
Hint: it is comprised of WBCs and Platelets
Buffy coat
Which common parasite has a prepatent period of approximately 6 months?
Heartworm
What is the name of the anticoagulant in lavender top tubes?
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid )