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Veterinary Diagnostics. MR. Pace Vet Assisting. Veterinary Diagnostics. At the completion of this unit, students will be able to: List common diagnostic procedures used in the veterinary setting Demonstrate how to use a microscope - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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MR. PACEVET ASSISTING
Veterinary Diagnostics
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Veterinary Diagnostics
At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:A. List common diagnostic procedures used in the veterinary
settingB. Demonstrate how to use a microscopeC. Describe and demonstrate the use of hematology in veterinary
diagnosticsD. Describe and demonstrate the use of cytology in veterinary
diagnosticsE. Describe the purpose and function of the kidneys and perform
a urinalysisF. Describe and demonstrate the use of imaging equipment in the
veterinary settingG. Describe and demonstrate diagnostic procedures used to
identify parasites
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What methods have we learned so far to diagnose
illness?
Other than recognizingsymptoms, what type of tests
can we do to diagnose disease?
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Common Diagnostic Procedures
Blood Testing Disease tests (positive/negative) Blood Panels
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Common Diagnostic Procedures
Imaging Procedures X-Rays Ultrasounds
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Common Diagnostic Procedures
Urinalysis Dipstick Look at cells under microscope
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Common Diagnostic Procedures
Culturing Bacterial Culture Fungal Culture
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Common Diagnostic Procedures
Cytology Study of Cells
Study the cells from a sample or smear
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Using a Microscope
Parts of the microscope
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Using a Microscope
Remember: Use the proper magnification Scan slide thoroughly Use course adjustment then fine adjustment
Don’t push the lens through the slide
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Hematology
The Study of Blood Hematologist – One who studies blood Works in a laboratory
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Hematology
Components of blood 60% Plasma Cells
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) Leukocytes (white blood cells) Platelets
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Hematology
Where is blood usually drawn?
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Hematology
Blood Collection Tubes Tiger Top
Has gel in the bottom for serum separation
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Hematology
Blood Collection Tube Lavender Top
Has heparin to stop blood from clotting
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Hematology
Blood Collection Tubes Hematocrit Tubes
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Hematology
Spin in a centrifuge Separates blood cells from plasma
Always counter balance every tube you spin!
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Hematology
Blood Smear A thin layer of blood smeared on a microscopic slide Allows you to see the blood cells and look for
abnormalities
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Hematology
Blood Smear RBC’s A few WBC’s
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Hematology
Blood Smear Sickle Cell Anemia