Not exact matches
Potential applications include in vivo
microscopic assessment of early bronchial cancers, bronchial wall remodelling
evaluation and diffuse peripheral lung disease exploration,
as well
as in vivo diagnosis of peripheral lung nodules.
This can serve
as a training tool for new staff members, allowing multiple individuals to view
microscopic images
as a veterinary technician performs a
microscopic evaluation.
For that reason, the examining veterinarian's clinical
evaluation,
as well
as examination with a Wood's lamp (which «lights up» fungus on the fur) and
microscopic examination of the cat's hairs, all need to be utilized along with either of the laboratory tests.
Other studies that can be useful in evaluating a cat with suspected CKD include imaging studies such
as abdominal ultrasound, radiographs (X-rays), and, in some cases,
microscopic evaluation of biopsy samples.
Your veterinary professional will do a physical examination and will likely order blood testing for lab
evaluation as well
as skin scraping samples for
microscopic review.