Veterinary Technician

Category - Lab Procedures

If you are asked to collect a specimen from a dog for a Trypsin test, what type of sample are you most likely to need?
  1. Epithelial swab
  2. Feces
  3. Skin scraping
  4. Nasal exudate
Explanation
Answer: B - The most likely sample required for Trypsin testing is feces. Trypsin is a proteolytic enzyme that aids digestion by catalyzing the reaction that breaks down the proteins of undigested food. Trypsin activity is most readily detectable in feces.
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