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Skin Scrape Procedure (view source)
Revision as of 17:36, 22 November 2011
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If parasites are suspected, repeat sampling may be prudent, as may preventative treatment with an [[Ectoparasiticides|ectoparasiticide]]. If [[Demodicosis|demodicosis]] is diagnosed and an animal is undergoing treatment, three negative scrape results on three separate occasions are required to confirm a curative result.
If parasites are suspected, repeat sampling may be prudent, as may preventative treatment with an [[Ectoparasiticides|ectoparasiticide]]. If [[Demodicosis|demodicosis]] is diagnosed and an animal is undergoing treatment, three negative scrape results on three separate occasions are required to confirm a curative result.
==Skin Scraping in Fish==
When taking skin scrapings from fish, only the '''mucus''' is sampled; the epidermis should not be broken. A '''blunt metal or wooden scraper/spatula''' should be used and the mucus placed onto a slide with a small amount of '''tank/pond water''' (chlorine and other minerals in tap water may kill any parasites present). The slide can be interpreted in the same way as those from mammals. Fish may be sedated for the procedure if required to prevent damage or injury.
==References==
==References==
FishDoc (2009) '''Taking a skin scrape''' Accessed online at http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/microscope/micro06.htm on 22/11/2011.
Lewbart, G.A (1998) '''Ornamental Fish Self Assement Colour Review Guide'''. Manson Publishing. Question 19.
Muller, G. H., Kirk, R. W., Scott, D. W., Griffin, C. W (2001) '''Small Animal Dermatology'''. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Muller, G. H., Kirk, R. W., Scott, D. W., Griffin, C. W (2001) '''Small Animal Dermatology'''. Elsevier Health Sciences.