Incidental Findings Flashcards
1
Q
Mucus threads
A
Confused with casts
Resemble twisted ribbon
Common in horses
2
Q
What does mucus threads indicate?
A
Urethral irritation or contamination with genital secretions
3
Q
Spermatozoa
A
Intact males
Large numbers can give false positives for proteins
It May be seen in recently bred females
4
Q
Fat
A
Common in cats
Not clinically significant
It May be confused with red blood cells
5
Q
Fecal contaminants
A
Not common
Find its way into free catch samples
Dipylidium caninum=tapeworm egg= in strained cat urine
6
Q
True Junk
A
Starch granules
Fungal spores
pollen
