Fecal Egg Count–Quantitative

Quantitative, eggs per gram

All Species

Parasitology

Upon request

>5 g Fresh feces (or >5 mL if liquid)

Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. If sending a liquid sample, package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.

$22.00

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

1 day

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.

Keep cold but not frozen.

Samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

N/A