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LATG 15: Diagnostic Techniques
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08/19/2018

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Term
Ectoparasites leave a dead body as it cools.
Definition
true
Term
Smears can be used to determine the presence of endoparasites in which of the following samples?
Definition
Blood
Feces
Sputum
Term
By which method are most endoparasites detected?
Definition
Fecal examination
Term
Which test is a quick method, though not very accurate, for detecting endoparasites?
Definition
Direct fecal smear
Term
Which sign might be an indication that an animal has ectoparasites?
Definition
Itching
Skin lesions
Hair loss
Term
Fecal flotation is used to determine if ________________ and/or ______________ are present in the sample.
Definition
parasite eggs, coccidial oocytes
Term
Direct smear is the primary method used to detect protozoan parasites in an animal.
Definition
true
Term
To detect endoparasites by fecal flotation, sugar may be mixed with the fecal specimen.
Definition
true
Term
PCR is more sensitive than a tape test for the detection of pinworm species.
Definition
true
Term
Testing with a fecal analysis kit does not require centrifugation.
Definition
true
Term
Serological tests are used to determine the type of organisms present in a skin scraping sample.
Definition
False PCR is used to determine the type of organisms present in a skin scraping sample.
Term
Where are endoparasites most commonly found in laboratory animals?
Definition
In the intestinal tract
Term
The fecal flotation test requires a larger sample than the one needed for the direct smear.
Definition
true
Term
An animal may need to be sedated to swab its ear to check for ear mites.
Definition
true
Term
Mites in a fur sample are visible by eye.
Definition
False
Lice can be seen without the aid of a microscope, but not mites.
Term
Mites in a fur sample are visible by eye.
Definition
False
Lice can be seen without the aid of a microscope, but not mites.
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