Title: Describe common abnormalities seen in blood films, cytologies, and urinalysis.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Laboratory Procedures

Description should include

- common abnormalities in blood films (e.g., anemia)
- common abnormalities in cytologies (e.g., yeast, bacteria, ectoparasites)
- common abnormalities in urine (e.g., bacteria, crystals, parasites)
- methods for identifying abnormalities.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are white blood cells important? Why are red cells important?
- What are some common mistakes in the making of blood films, cytologies, and urinalysis samples? How can these mistakes be prevented?
- What are the proper protocols when any abnormality is found in a lab sample?
- What are crystals in urine?
- What are inclusions in the blood smear?
- What are the five different white blood cells in the blood smear and what are some abnormalities which may be observed in each of them?
- What is the purpose of a gram stain?
- How does a Diff Quick Stain demonstrate some sample abnormalities?
- Why do not all bacteria grow in the presence of oxygen?
- What parasite is often found in otic cytologies?