Species
Avian
Bovine
Bat
Camelid
Canine
Caprine
Cetacean
Cervid
Equine
Exotic
Feline
Lagomorph
Ovine
Pinniped
Porcine
Reptile
Rodent
Wildlife
Diagnostic Section
Parasitology
Test Codes
1198
Test Fee
$15.00
Setup Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turn Around Time
1 day
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
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.
Direct examination of feces for larvae, ova, oocyts, flagellates, yeast, etc. Not reliable for flukes, cryptosporidia, giardia, or microfilaria.