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==Procedure==
==Procedure==
[[File:Skin scrape.jpg|right|thumb|Vet performing a deep skin scrape]]
Choose the area that is to be sampled. It is best to scrape the '''periphery of any obvious lesions''' as this is where parasites tend to congregate and tissue is healthiest. '''Several samples''' should be taken from different regions as parasites can be very difficult to find.
Choose the area that is to be sampled. It is best to scrape the '''periphery of any obvious lesions''' as this is where parasites tend to congregate and tissue is healthiest. '''Several samples''' should be taken from different regions as parasites can be very difficult to find.