[A] 1.83 Rules of collecting and sending specimens for pathological and for other supplementary examinations

Question 1

Sending specimens for supplementary examination: Justification

Answer 1

• Presciptions
• When professional knowledge is not enough for diagnosis
• Possibility of legal debate is arising
• Veterinary regulations prescribe lab. examination

Question 2

Sending specimens for supplementary examination: Method

Answer 2

• Packing of specimens
• Transportation
• Carcasses and parts of carcasses & collected samples

Question 3

Packing of specimens

Answer 3

• Prescriptions
• Practical advices:
  
  • Container → Closed & Labelled
  • 4-8 °C
  • Fixed (Ø Microbiology)
  • Prepared for further investigations (e.g smears)
  • Embedded in hygroscopic material (Vapour absorbing)
• Preferably send with a courier at once

Question 4

What should be sent with specimens?

Answer 4

• Guiding letter
• Anamnesis

Question 5

Contents of the guiding letter

Answer 5

1. Description of the sample
2. Place of origin (Address)
3. Veterinarian information
4. Aim of the investigation
5. Anamnesis
6. Sick : Healthy animal ratio
7. Data of the disease
8. Treatments & immunisation
9. Changes of feeding/farming