Diagnostics Flashcards
1
Q
State Veterinary diagnostics labs have to be ________ accredited
A
AAVLD
2
Q
Why do clinical veterinarians take blood samples of live animals?
A
To assure integrity
3
Q
What should be done to samples before sending it to the lab?
A
Freeze/ refrigerate
DON’t FIX
4
Q
Recommendations for samples
A
Glass container (pesticide residues)
Element free tubes (trace minerals)
5
Q
Sample packaging
A
Feed and forage samples containing >15% - dry to prevent growth
Coolant to sample ratio- 4:1
Double packaged
