Fecal Samples

Question 1

What is an acceptable container for a fecal sample?

Answer 1

Sealed glass or plastic container

Question 2

What information should be on the label of a fecal sample container? (4)

Answer 2

1. Date of Collection
2. Client
3. Patient & Species
4. Observations
   -color
   -consistency
   -visible parasites

Question 3

What is an appropriate size/amount for a fecal sample?

Answer 3

Thumb size

Question 4

Small animal fecal sample collection

Answer 4

Witness defecation and note elimination character.

Question 5

Large animal fecal sample collection

Answer 5

Rectal collection (small handful)

Question 6

Animals that are in contact with one another may result in parasitic infections of the entire group. What groups are at risk?

Answer 6

-Swine
-Feedlots (Farm Animals raised in large
groups)

Question 7

Basic rules of examination for parasites (3)

Answer 7

1. Use Caution (PPE & Handwashing)
2. Clean Up (Equipment & Area)
3. Keep Records (Data/Results)

Question 8

5 Elements of Gross Fecal Examination

Answer 8

1. Consistency
2. Color
3. Presence of Blood
4. Mucus
5. Visible Parasites

Question 9

What are 2 ways blood appears in feces?

Answer 9

1. Frank Blood (Fresh & Red)
2. Dark or Black Feces (stomach/ small intestine)

Question 10

Examples of visible parasites in stool

Answer 10

-Proglottids (Tapeworm)
-Roundworms
-Larval Arthropods (Botfly)