Whole Wildlife Toxicology Catalog
USGS Wildlife Health Diagnostic Database (DIAGDATA): The diagnostics database is a computerized record of specimens (serum samples to carcasses) sent to the National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) for processing and diagnostic workup. Data include history and record keeping information (identifier numbers, species, sex, submitter information, etc), types of tests run (virology, bacteriology, parasitology, chemistry, etc.), some test results (e.g., heavy metals, particularly lead) and diagnostic results. The diagnostic coding system is based on the Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED) terminology, with certain modifications and additions to fit Center needs. Terms are assigned in any or all of the following six categories for each diagnosis: topography (detailed anatomic term for the site of interest), morphology (information on the pathogenic change or process associated with the topography), etiology (cause or causal agent of the disease or dysfunction), disease (disease entity or syndrome) and link (qualifier to link one diagnosis to another). Information in DIAGDATA may not be a representative sample of mortality for any particular species or group; however, the database can be used to determine if a disease/syndrome existed. DIAGDATA is not currently accessible outside the NWHC, however, searches can be performed with assistance of NWHC staff. |
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