Test 5

Question 1

List min 3 types of cytology methods.

Answer 1

• Impression-smear ( glass- slide; scotch tape).
• Aspiration ( FNA).
• Swab smear ( from ext. ear canal).
• ” Cytobrush” ( PCR: papilloma/ herpes).

Question 2

List min. 5 additional dermatology examinations/ methods used.

Answer 2

• Biopsy sampling ( by scalpel blade/ biopsy punch, histopathology).
• Allergy tests: in vivo: intradermal skin test ( IDST); in vitro: serum allergen- specific IgE.
• Blood tests ( blood count, biochemistry); hormones, function tests.
• Immunological tests: ANA, immunocomplex, Coombs test, flow cytometry; ( histopathology: immunfluorescency, immunhistochemistry).
• Skin scaping + pluged hairshuft sending to lab.
• Flea comb/ Wood- lamp/ Otoscopy.

Question 3

List min. 5 instruments for the dermatological examination.

Answer 3

• Scalpel blade, glass slide.
• Paraffin oil.
• Diff- Quick for staining.
• Immersion oil.
• Sterile swabs.
• Tubes with test medium.
• Solutions for biopsy sampling.

Question 4

List min. 5 Ectoparasites occurring in dogs + cats. Common parasites found in routine skin scrapings ( supf./ deep).

Answer 4

• Notoedres cati –> Sucking louse ( pediculosis).
• Otodectes cynotis –> Cheyletiellosis.
• Linognathus setosus –> Trombiculosis.
• Cheyletiella yasguri –> Dermatophytosis.
• Neotrombicula –> Demodicosis.

Question 5

Which one isn’t always found, even using the correct sample method? ( Parasite that isn’t always detectable ).

Answer 5

Sarcoptes mites.