Scours Panel
Scours Panel
Cryptosporidium, Salmonella enteritidis, coccidiosis (fecal float)
SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Bacteriology and Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>5 g (or >5 mL if liquid) Fresh feces
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
Scours panel: $57.00 Individual tests: Cryptosporidium, Salmonella enteritidis, Coccidiosis (fecal float)
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Samples will be rejected if frozen.
TIME REQUIRED
3-4 days
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.
Any sample containing a needle will be rejected.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A scours panel will include these three tests. Veterinarians may choose one, two, or all three tests (the full scours panel).