To swab or not to swab? Cytology benefits and tips

Présenté par Charlie Pye, B. Sc., D.M.V., D. Sc. V., Dipl. ACVD

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1. True or False. Cytology samples should be obtained from anywhere skin lesions are visible or anywhere the patient is pruritic. *
2. Cytology can help identify the presence of which of the following? *
3. Which of the following techniques for a nodular lesion would be best to gain an adequate sample for cytology? *
4. When staining an acetate tape preparation, which of the Diff-Quik stains should you NOT use? *
5. True or False. Conchiformibius is a known commensal of the canine mouth. *
6. In which of the following disease processes would you NOT see acantholytic cells on cytology? *
7. True or False. Cytology following a course of antimicrobial therapy will NOT verify that the infection has resolved. *
8. Which of the following should be the minimum database of testing for every “derm” patient? *
9. Which of the following should you take into account when interpreting your cytology samples? *
10. True or False. If a culture swab is being obtained to submit for a culture and susceptibility testing, cytology is not needed. *