Parasitology
Hematology
Urinalysis
Microbiology/Cytology
Lab Equipment
100

Trichuris vulpis is which kind of intestinal parasite? 

What is whipworm.

100

What are the three layers of a PCV?

What is packed RBCs, buffy coat, and plasma.

100

What is the most reliable method of obtaining a urine S.G.?

What is refractometer. 

100

What bacteria are spherical shaped? 

Cocci. 

100

What lab equipment must be balanced and spins at high speeds to separate solutions? 

What is a centrifuge.

200

What is the intermediate host for Dipylidium caninum? 

What is Ctenocephalides felis.

200

What WBC is the most abundant and an increase can indicate infection or inflammation? 

What is segmented neutrophil.

200

Define hematuria. 

What is blood in the urine.

200

What two organisms are considered abnormal on an ear cytology? 

What is yeast and bacteria.

200

What container should needles, sharp objects, and glass be disposed into? 

What is sharps container.

300

The prepatent period of Dirofilaria immitis in dogs is approximately how long?

What is 6 months. 
300

Which blood cell is commonly seen in clumps and is responsible for hemostasis?

What is thrombocyte. 

300

Which crystal is found predominantly in ethylene glycol poisoning? 

What is calcium oxalate monohydrate. 

300

What is the primary stain component in most Gram staining kits? 

What is crystal violet. 

300

What solution is used to calibrate a refractometer?

What is distilled water.

400

What intestinal parasite can penetrate the skin and cause severe anemia in puppies and kittens? 


What is Ancylostoma caninum

400

Which WBC in high numbers can indicate an allergic reaction or parasitic infection? 

What is eosinophil.

400

Which two methods of urine collection are considered sterile? 

Catheterization and cystocentesis. 

400

What is Microsporum and Trichophyton commonly known as?

What is ringworm. 

400

Using a microscope, what is the total magnification if the eyepieces are 10X and the objective lens you are using is 10X? 

What is 100 X.

500

What mange causing ectoparasite is cigar shaped but is not considered zoonotic? 

What is Demodex.

500

What is the difference between serum and plasma? 

Plasma is the liquid portion of anticoagulated blood and serum is the liquid portion of clotted blood. 
500

What is PU/PD? 

What is polyuria and polydipsia. 

500

What type of hemolysis is considered complete and creates a clear zone around the bacterial colony?

What is beta. 

500

What does OSHA stand for?

What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration.