Species
Bovine
Caprine
Ovine
Cervid
Equine
Exotic
Avian
Reptile
Amphibian
Diagnostic Section
Parasitology
Test Codes
1194
Test Fee
$25.00
Setup Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turn Around Time
2 days
Shipping Requirements
Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Submit specimens in sealed leak-proof containers. Do not submit specimens in gloves.
Specimen Requirements
3-5 g feces
Collection Protocol
Frozen feces will be rejected. Refrigerate feces after collection. Feces should be no more than 3 days old at time of receipt in laboratory. Avoid cat litter or animal bedding, or feces that have been outside for more than a few hours.
Not recommended for camelids, canines, or felines. Some types of ova (ex. E. macusaniensis) not readily detected.