Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to collect pet samples for accurate diagnosis?
By Harr, Kendal E·Published in The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice·2018·URIKA, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sample Collection.
Plain-English summary
This study highlights the importance of properly collecting and transporting samples from pets to ensure accurate diagnoses. If samples are not handled correctly, it can lead to mistakes in identifying health issues. To avoid this, it's crucial that the process starts with the pet, continues through the collection, and includes careful transport to the lab. Following guidelines set by the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology is essential for maintaining quality in the testing process. Overall, the findings stress that good sample management is key to getting the right diagnosis for your pet's health concerns.
Abstract
Results may be changed with suboptimal sample collection and transport, which then result in incorrect diagnoses. Quality management of samples must start in the patient, extend through sampling itself, include appropriate short transport, and then be correctly accessioned at the referral laboratory or in-house station to ensure accurate diagnosis of disease. A quality assurance plan at the laboratory chosen is mandatory under American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology guidelines.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30078449/