Difference between revisions of "Skin Scrape Procedure"
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| + | Skin scrapings are an important technique in the diagnosis of skin disease for all mammals and some reptiles and fish. They are particularly valuable in parasitological investigations. | ||
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| + | ==Preparation== | ||
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| + | No sedation or anaesthesia is usually required unless the animal's temperament prevents good quality samples being collected. Most animals tolerate the procedure very well. | ||
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| + | ==Procedure== | ||
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| + | ==Interpretation== | ||
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| + | [[Category:Pathological Sample Collection]] [[Category:Clinical Techniques]] | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 22 November 2011
Introduction
Skin scrapings are an important technique in the diagnosis of skin disease for all mammals and some reptiles and fish. They are particularly valuable in parasitological investigations.
Preparation
No sedation or anaesthesia is usually required unless the animal's temperament prevents good quality samples being collected. Most animals tolerate the procedure very well.