Light microscopic evaluation of histological and histochemical stains and reactions was performed according to standard protocols [20] and included hematoxylin and eosin, modified Gomori trichrome, periodic acid Schiff, phosphorylase, esterase, myofibrillar ATPase reaction at preincubation pH of 9.8, 4.5, and 4.3, reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide - tetrazolium reductase, succinic dehydrogenase, acid phosphatase, and oil red O.
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.