A definitive diagnosis of dwarfism can be made by taking bone biopsies and submitting the samples to a laboratory
for microscopic evaluation by a veterinary pathologist.
These tissue samples, called «pinch biopsies» are then submitted to the veterinary pathologist
for microscopic evaluation.
Gingival biopsies can also be taken and submitted to a veterinary pathology laboratory
for microscopic evaluation.
This is done by placing a small needle into an affected lymph node and removing cells
for microscopic evaluation.
Not exact matches
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.
Microscopic evaluation will help determine the appropriate treatment
for your pets ear or skin infection or whether external parasites are present.
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.
This
microscopic evaluation checks
for Roundworm, Hookworms, Whipworms, Coccidia, and Giardia cysts.
Because most of these can not be seen in feces, a
microscopic fecal
evaluation is the only satisfactory way to have your puppy or dog checked
for intestinal worms and other parasites.
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.
The leading tests
for a positive diagnosis are a
microscopic evaluation of muscle tissue fibers from a biopsy, and an immunohistochemical staining test.