MR. PACEVET ASSISTING

Veterinary Diagnostics

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

What methods have we learned so far to diagnose

illness?

Other than recognizingsymptoms, what type of tests

can we do to diagnose disease?

Common Diagnostic Procedures

Blood Testing Disease tests (positive/negative) Blood Panels

Common Diagnostic Procedures

Imaging Procedures X-Rays Ultrasounds

Common Diagnostic Procedures

Urinalysis Dipstick Look at cells under microscope

Common Diagnostic Procedures

Culturing Bacterial Culture Fungal Culture

Common Diagnostic Procedures

Cytology Study of Cells

Study the cells from a sample or smear

Using a Microscope

Parts of the microscope

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

Hematology

The Study of Blood Hematologist – One who studies blood Works in a laboratory

Hematology

Components of blood 60% Plasma Cells

Erythrocytes (red blood cells) Leukocytes (white blood cells) Platelets

Hematology

Where is blood usually drawn?

Hematology

Blood Collection Tubes Tiger Top

Has gel in the bottom for serum separation

Hematology

Blood Collection Tube Lavender Top

Has heparin to stop blood from clotting

Hematology

Blood Collection Tubes Hematocrit Tubes

Hematology

Spin in a centrifuge Separates blood cells from plasma

Always counter balance every tube you spin!

Hematology

Blood Smear A thin layer of blood smeared on a microscopic slide Allows you to see the blood cells and look for

abnormalities

Hematology

Blood Smear RBC’s A few WBC’s

Hematology

Blood Smear Sickle Cell Anemia