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Fish Disease Diagnostic
Laboratory
 Information Required
with Fish Submission
 Client History Form
In addition to a good representative sample of
sick fish (see How to
Collect and Prepare Samples), the
laboratory staff needs a thorough history of the
fish, system, and problem in order to make the
best recommendations for treatment and
prevention.
Not
all diseases are infectious (caused by
parasites, bacteria, viruses, or fungi).
Many diseases are non-infectious (caused by
environmental, nutritional, or genetic
problems).
Fish usually
become sick or die because of a combination of
factors, so addressing only one factor (e.g.,
presence of a parasite) may not solve the
current problem or prevent additional problems
in the future. Some primary causes of
disease, such as poor water quality, may not be
recognized if
only the fish
are examined.
Important details such as stocking densities,
water quality information, system set
up, nutrition, number of sick and/or dying fish, and previous treatment information each
help to fill one piece of the puzzle.
When submitting fish and/or
water to the Diagnostic Lab for evaluation,
please fill out the
Client History Form and submit it with the
sample. Please fill out the form
completely. The Laboratory cannot provide a
diagnosis without a history. Complete a separate
form for each batch of fish being submitted.
Answer questions only as they pertain to the
current problem and the batch of fish being
submitted, except as appropriate in the
“Previous Problems” section. Please label fish and/or water
sample bags with business name, contact name,
phone number, fish species, and unit
(vat/tank/pond) number or identifier.
As with any veterinary practice, the Tropical
Aquaculture Laboratory adheres to a strict
policy of client confidentiality. |
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