Fecal Egg Float–Detection
Fecal Egg Float–Detection
Egg detection and identification
SPECIES
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g Fresh feces (or >5 mL if liquid)
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. If sending a liquid sample, package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$13.50
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Samples will be rejected if frozen.
TIME REQUIRED
1 day
COLLECTION PROTOCOL
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A