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