Ch 49 Sample Collection and Handling Flashcards

1
Q

What are the common locations of parasite infections in animals?

A

Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, and other internal organs.

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2
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How are parasites detected in fecal samples?

A

Through microscopic examination.

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3
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What life stages of parasites can be found in feces?

A
  • Eggs
  • Oocysts
  • Larvae
  • Segments (tapeworms)
  • Adult organisms.
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4
Q

What methods are used to detect external parasites?

A
  • Skin scrapings
  • Cellophane tape preparations
  • Vacuuming
  • Brushing the coat.
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5
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What is the best type of fecal sample for analysis?

A

Fresh samples.

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6
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What should be done if fecal samples cannot be analyzed within a few hours?

A

Refrigerate or mix with 10% formalin.

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7
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Why might older fecal samples be problematic for parasite detection?

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The appearance of eggs, oocysts, or other life cycle stages may be altered due to parasite development.

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8
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What is the recommended size of a fecal sample for analysis?

A

About 1 g (thimble-sized).

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9
Q

How should fecal samples be labeled?

A

Properly labeled.

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10
Q

What is a method for collecting large animal fecal samples?

A

Collected directly from the animal’s rectum or pooled samples from many animals.

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11
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What equipment is needed for skin scraping?

A
  • Electric clipper with a No. 40 blade
  • Scalpel or spatula
  • Mineral oil in small dropper bottle.
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12
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What is the purpose of scraping skin lesions?

A

To evaluate animals with external parasites.

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13
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What should be done during skin scraping to ensure effective collection?

A

Scrape until capillary blood oozes.

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14
Q

What method is used for diagnosing surface mites?

A

Cellophane tape preparation.

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15
Q

How is flea debris collected for analysis?

A

Brush hair with a fine tooth flea comb and place debris on white paper towel.

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16
Q

What is the purpose of spraying flea debris with water?

A

To check for redness indicating dried blood from flea excrement.

17
Q

How can parasites present on the skin surface be collected?

A

Using a vacuum with filter paper over the attachment.

18
Q

What must be ensured when collecting samples at necropsy?

A

Samples must be properly contained, labeled, and shipped.

19
Q

What two methods can be used for recovering samples from the digestive tract?

A
  • Decanting
  • Sieving.
20
Q

What should be used to preserve samples from the digestive tract?

A

70% alcohol or 10% formalin.

21
Q

What is a critical consideration when handling bladder worms?

A

They may be zoonotic.

22
Q

What equipment is required for blood sample collection?

A

Sterile equipment and alcohol.

23
Q

What is one method for collecting blood samples?

A

By syringe and needle or Vacutainer.

24
Q

What is necessary for the diagnosis of alimentary parasitism?

A

Fecal collection.

25
Q

True or False: Fecal samples from large animals are often collected as pooled samples.

26
Q

Fill in the blank: Deep skin scraping is required to collect parasites that reside in _______.

A

[hair follicles].