Laboratory techniques

Code 590GG
Credits 5

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to give to the students knowledge and skills about the management of the following laboratories: 1) bacteriology, virology, protozoology and mycology (preparation and sterilization of cultural media, solutions, glassware and other materials, pathogens cultivations, in vitro antimicrobial tests, waste disposal); 2) serology (use of the main methods); 3) molecular diagnosis (use of the main methods); 4) parasitology (understanding and implementation of main coprological quali-quantitative techniques, coproantigens detection, specific stains, cytologic techniques, detection and identification of microfilariae and haemoprotozoa); 5) entomology (specific cytologic techniques, dermatological specimens processing for parasite isolation and identification).
Moreover the aim of the course is the knowledge of cyto- and histopathologic (histochemical and immunohistochemical) procedures for the diagnosis of pathologies in the canine species. The practice activities will be performed at the laboratory of diagnostic histopathology, ISO 9001 certified.
the aim of the course is the knowledge of cyto- and histopathologic (histochemical and immunohistochemical) procedures for the diagnosis of pathologies in the canine species. The practice activities will be performed at the laboratory of diagnostic histopathology, ISO 9001 certified.