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3) Partial thromboplastin time

4 Fibrinogen assay

*h. Perform blood chemistry tests BUN, glucose, common species

I. Perform serologic tests

*1) Collect and prepare serum sample

*2) Perform tests using ELISA methodology

*3 Perform various types of slide/card agglutinations

Perform parasitologic procedures

*a. Collect samples

b. Test for external parasites

*1) Prepare sample

2) Identify

- *Mites

- *Lice

- *Ticks

- *Fleas

- *Flies

c. Test for internal parasites

*1) Prepare solutions & perform fecal flotations

*2) Perform fecal sedimentation

*3) Perform direct smears

4) Scotch tape retrieval of pinworm ova

Identify common adult parasites, their ova, & apply knowledge of

common parasite life cycles,

- *Nematodes

- *Trematodes

- *Cestodes

- *Protozoa

Perform coprologic tests

Perform microbiologic procedures

*a. Collect representative samples

b. Perform bacteriologic procedures

*1) Culture bacteria & perform sensitivity tests

*2) Identify common animal pathogens using commercially available

media and reagents

*3) Perform common biochemical tests

*4 Perform staining procedures

*c. Culture and identify common dermatophytes

Perform necropsy procedures

*a. Perform prosection on non-preserved animal

*b. Collect samples, store and ship according to laboratory protocols

*c. Explain how to handle rabies suspects & samples safely

d. Handle disposal of dead animals

e. Perform euthanasia procedures

Perform cytologic procedures

*a. Collect, prepare, and evaluate canine vaginal smears

b. Assist in collecting, preparing, and appropriately evaluating

transudate, exudate, & cytologic specimens (joint, cerebrospinal, airway

& body cavity

c. Perform fine needle tissue aspirates and impression smears

1) Prepare & stain specimens for veterinarian's evaluation

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