what is a skin scrape test
A skin scraping is a commonly performed test that can help diagnose certain skin inflammations, fungal infections, and skin cancer and is quite effective in determining the presence of mites. A skin scraping is a collection of a sample of skin cells that are evaluated under a microscope.A skin scraping is indicated in any skin disorder, especially those involving hair loss and itchiness. There are no real contraindications to performing this test.he blade is used to gently scrape layers of the skin, usually until a small amount of blood is seen, so that your veterinarian can gather cells deep in the skin. This is important, especially if parasites are suspected, since they often live deep in the skin.