Collecting diagnostic samples in avian patients.
With the increasing owner demand of thorough medical evaluation of avian patients, clinicians are being required to collect meaningful diagnostic samples from bird species. The art of diagnosis stems from taking a complete medical history, performing a thorough physical examination, collecting appropriate diagnostics, and interpreting the collective information. This article focuses on methods of collecting diagnostic samples in avian patients.
Oakley Veterinary Medical Center, Oakley, California, USA.
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D000818:Animals; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001717:Birds / Q000097:blood / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000502:physiology* / Q000652:urine; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D001856:Bone Marrow Examination / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006403:Hematologic Tests / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D017817:Nasal Lavage Fluid; D012661:Semen; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000662:veterinary*; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary