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Front-desk quiz: Test your medical knowledge answer 3B
3) B–Incorrect.
Feces is used in fecal exams, which are most commonly done to detect gastrointestinal parasites.
A blood test allows veterinarians to check for evidence of the Dirofilaria immitis, more commonly known as heartworm, in a pet's bloodstream.