How to stain a cytology slide with Diff Quick ready for exam.

What are the three most common findings in ear infections for dogs?

• Bacteria, Mites, Pollen

• Fungi, Viruses, Mites

• Bacteria, Yeast, Fungi

• Viruses, Bacteria, Parasites

What is the first bottle (BLUE) used for in the staining process?

• Second stain

• Fixative

• Cleaning

• First stain

What color is the bottle containing the 'first' stain?

• Red

• Orange

• Purple

• Green

How many staining steps are included in the entire process

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What should you use to retrieve and smudge the ear wax onto the slide?

• Cotton tips

• Fingers

• Brush

• Tweezers

Which side of the slide should be washed after staining?

• The opposite side to the sample

• the same side of the sample

• the entire slide

• you do not wash the slides

What is the purpose of this staining method

• to make colourful slides

• to play with ear wax

• to diagnose ear infections

• to sample cancerous tissue

How many times should you dip the slide in the stains?

• 2

• 5

• 15

• 12

Why should we wear gloves?

• To avoid contamination

• for safety purposes

• To avoid cuts

• all of the above

Why do vets do this cytology staining practice?

• To diagnose the ear infection

• for behavioral/ training reasons

• To check for fleas

• To search for cancers