Necropsy Flashcards
Microbiology specimens are collected _________ to avoid contamination.
Microbiology specimens are collected aseptically to avoid contamination.
What biosafety level is required for a person with immunosuppression or pregnant?
Minimum of BSL 3, but many opt to not perform
Formalin : Tissue ratio should be
10 : 1
Use a red top tube for collection for
Use a red top tube for collection for culture
Disposal options after a post mortem exam
Burial
Renderer
Transport to disposal site
Incineration
Composting
Use an EDTA tube for collection for
Use an EDTA tube for collection for fluid analysis and cytology
Direct sampling towards
Direct sampling towards the most likely cause
What Biosafety Level is required for field conditions?
BSL 1
When collecting histologic samples, sample
When collecting histologic samples, sample all organs of the body, especially those with lesions
What Biosafety Level is required for routine necropsy of domestic animal?
BSL 2
__________________
Requirement of PPE
Post mortem steps for any species
External examination
Open all body cavities
Collect microbiologic samples
Remove and dissect organs
Collect histologic samples
Routes of exposure to pathogens during a post mortem
Oral
Splash into eye
Aerosolization
Percutaneous
Formalin will not penetrate more than _________ tissue.
Formalin will not penetrate more than 1/2 cm tissue.
Why is it important to inspect the property that the animal is coming from?
To look for potential toxins
Good places to perform a post-mortem exam
Concrete
Dirt area in the sun
_____________________________
Anywhere easy to clean and away from animals/feed
Why do we perform a post-mortem exam?
Confirm/ reject clinical diagnosis
Identify disease process to explain cause of death
Collect tissues to conduct tests which will establish a cause
The intestine should be sampled (first/last)
The intestine should be sampled (first/last)
Why is it important to examine other animals that could have been in contact with the animal before performing the post mortem?
Don’t want to spread disease from PM animal to healthy animals. Examining the other animals will give you an idea of what clinical signs were presening before death.
When dissecting individual organs, remember to
When dissecting individual organs, remember to open lumens and breadloaf solid organs.
What biosafety level is required for an animal suspected of rabies?
BSL 3
