The Veterinary Record, Vol 101, Issue 9, 168-170
Copyright © 1977 by British Veterinary Association
A method for the collection of nasal epithelial cells and secretion from domestic animals
A Baskerville
and
G Lloyd
A method for aspirating nasal and genital epithelial cells and secretion using a vacuum pump is described. The samples obtained are suitable for diagnosis of infectious diseases by isolation of bacteria and viruses and by demonstration of the organisms by immunofluorescent techniques.