1,433
edits
Changes
Skin Scrape Procedure (view source)
Revision as of 16:17, 22 November 2011
, 16:17, 22 November 2011no edit summary
[[Category:Skin Scrapes]]
==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.
==Procedure==
==Interpretation==
[[Category:Pathological Sample Collection]] [[Category:Clinical Techniques]]