We can better diagnose ear infections, skin disease and mass aspirates by
performing cytology right here at ACC.
The only way to know if an infection has been resolved completely is by looking in the ear and
performing a cytology (cell study) to look for persistent organisms.
Not exact matches
Many veterinarians also
perform a diagnostic test called
cytology, evaluating the ear debris under a microscope.
Your veterinarian will
perform tests including skin scraping and an ear
cytology (swab) to check for these mites.
Veterinarians who
perform this simple procedure (called a
cytology exam) of the ears are better able to manage long term ear issues with appropriate prescription topical and / or oral medications.
Exam room days can be a lot of fun because of the variety of tasks I
perform — client education, X-rays, blood work,
cytologies and more.
We
perform soft tissue, orthopedic and microsurgical procedures daily, as well as advanced dentistry, radiology, in - house diagnostic tests (blood work, urine analysis, fecal test, bacterial / fungal cultures and
cytologies), laser therapy, water testing for aquatic species, and placement of microchips for identification.
When
performing ear
cytology, the number of organisms per field is also counted so that the severity of infection can be tracked.
Appropriate antimicrobial therapy should help dogs feel more comfortable, and superficial infections should typically be treated for a minimum of 3 weeks (treatment should be continued for 1 week after resolution of clinical signs3); dogs should be reexamined and
cytology performed before discontinuing therapy.
Several diagnostic tests may be
performed including palpation, vaginal
cytology, evaluation of blood parameters, urinalysis, radiography, and ultrasonography.
We can
perform blood chemistries, CBCs, electrolytes, thyroid levels, urinalysis, tests for feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, heartworm disease, Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis,
cytology, and fecal analysis.
The symptoms of food allergy in canines show up mostly on the skin and will prompt your veterinarian to collect skin scrapings from areas that have been affected by the allergic reaction, which will then be used to
perform a cutaneous
cytology.
In order to confirm the absent heat, the weekly progesterone and vaginal
cytology must be
performed.
We routinely
perform blood panels, intestinal parasite screens, urinalysis, microbiology cultures and sensitivities, and microscopic
cytology.
Some of the tests we
perform at Old Dominion Animal Hospital include Complete Blood Counts, Pre-surgical Profiles, Heartworm Tests, Leukemia Tests, Urinalysis, Fecal Tests, and other types of
cytology.
Tracheal
cytology may be
performed on a cat that is sedated rather than under full anesthesia.
Cytology, the microscopic examination of cells, may be
performed in the veterinarian's office using fluid that is draining from an open wound or is aspirated from a nodule or lymph node.
Therefore, fine needle
cytology is
performed on any enlarged node to determine the extent of the spread of the ailment.
An ear culture may also need to be
performed, particularly if ear
cytology indicates a bacterial infection that is not responding well to antibiotic treatment.
North County Animal Hospital has a comprehensive in - house laboratory which allows us to
perform immediate chemistry profiles, urine analysis,
cytology, heartworm screening and fecal parasite analysis.
We have cutting edge equipment in - house with which we obtain radiographs (x-rays), serum chemistries, read
cytologies,
perform bacterial and fungal cultures, and analyze urine and stool samples.
Randhurst Animal Hospital is able to
perform basic
cytology on blood, urine, fecal, and ear swab samples using microscopy.
Biopsies, cultures,
cytology and thorough cleaning of the external and middle ear are
performed when indicated.
Yeast infections can be suspected based on observation of these symptoms, but since other skin / ear problems can cause similar symptoms, the diagnosis is confirmed by
performing skin surface or ear
cytology.
Yeast and / or bacterial skin infections often develop secondary to all the itchy behaviors associated with FAD, so
cytology to look for yeast and bacteria will typically be
performed.
This allowed the students to be able to
perform fecal exams and
cytologies for the community pets, while having veterinarians to help interpret the results and suggest proper management techniques.
In male dogs a routine workup for prostatic disease should be
performed including
cytology and culture of a prostatic wash or ejaculate, ultrasonic examination and possibly prostatic aspiration or biopsy.
Hi Anita, For masses, you could have a
cytology performed where cells are aspirated with a needle and examined under a microscope.
Furthermore, we can
perform ear and skin
cytologies (cell studies), view tumor aspirates,
perform urinalyses, and do organ function screenings and complete blood counts.
Our animal hospital has its own in - house diagnostic lab that
performs stool and urine tests, blood screening, skin
cytology, heartworm testing, and Feline Leukemia and FIV screens.
Given its rarity, your vet will likely first rule out more common skin disorders and allergies by
performing tests such as skin
cytology, skin scrapes, and food trials.
Processes, screens and
performs diagnostic
cytology testing in accordance with...