AHL Diagnostic Section: Parasitology

Lungworm Detection and Identification (Baermann)

Lungworm Detection and Identification (Baermann)
SPECIES
Bovine, Caprine, Equine, and Ovine
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
Parasitology
SETUP DAY
Upon request
SPECIMEN AMOUNT AND TYPE
>10 g Fresh feces Note: Include >15 g if requesting additional parasitology tests.
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Ship samples cold, NOT frozen, on indirect ice packs. Package in leak-proof container with absorbent material.
PRICE
$24.00
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

Samples will be rejected if frozen.

TIME REQUIRED
2-3 days
COLLECTION PROTOCOL

Send samples as soon as possible (24-48 hours).  However, samples may be tested up to 4 days after collection if kept cold.

Collect feces directly from rectum or immediately after defecation to minimize contamination and external debris.  DO NOT collect portion of feces that has been in contact with the ground.

Keep cold but not frozen.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

N/A

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Fecal Sedimentation (flukes)

Fecal Sedimentation (flukes)
SPECIES
All Species
DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
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
$23.00
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

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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
$15.00
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

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Fecal Egg Count–Quantitative

Fecal Egg Count–Quantitative
Quantitative, eggs per gram
SPECIES
All 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
$23.00
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

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Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium
SPECIES
All 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
$22.00
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

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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: $67.00 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).

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