Elements and Performance Criteria
- Implement pathology procedures
- Pathology equipment is cleaned, maintained and prepared for use in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
- Patient is prepared for sampling procedure as instructed and in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
- Samples are taken as directed and placed in correctly labelled containers.
- Slides are prepared for microscopic examination.
- Patient and sample details are recorded.
- Sample transfer to laboratory is facilitated as instructed.
- Laboratory test results are received, recorded and reported to the veterinarian.
- Perform and record appropriate tests
- Assist with post-mortem examination
- Supervising veterinarian is notified of death and details are recorded.
- Equipment and animal are prepared for post-mortem as instructed.
- Samples for pathological examination are stored and labelled.
- Post-mortem debris and biological wastes are disposed of in accordance with legislative requirements.