Veterinary Medical Practices: Blood Samples

If an animal has been diagnosed with polycythemia, what symptoms typically occurs?

Diarrhea

What part of the body produces platelets?

Bone Marrow

The liquid portion of blood which plays an important role in transportation throughout the body is known as what?

Plasma

What is also referred to as erythrocytes?

Red Blood Cells

What is also referred to as leukocytes?

White Blood Cells 

How long does the average red blood cell live?

100 days

What is the normal packed cell volume (PCV) percentage for dogs?

40%-59%

What carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body using a special protein called hemoglobin?

Red Blood Cells 

What types of white blood cells are NOT formed in bone marrow?

lymphocytes

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, which vein can be utilized when drawing blood from a cat but NOT from a dog?

Medial saphenous

What tests is used to determine the percentage of red blood cells within a volume of blood?

Packed Cell Volume (PCV) 

What has the major role of defending the body from organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi?

White Blood Cells

After an injury, what happens to platelets?

They increase

Where is the best location to obtain a large blood sample from a horse?

Jungular

In cattle, what is the best location to obtain a small blood sample?

Caudal tail vein