Abomasal Worm Count [Referral]
| Description | Quantitative and concentration technique to detect and determine worm burdens in the abomasum and intestines of livestock and other ungulates. |
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| Code | 8119 |
| Section | Clinical Pathology |
| Species | Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Ovine |
| Specimen | Submit the entire abomasum (compartment four) and contents. Submissions of partial organs or only contents will result in inaccurate counts. |
| Sampling Requirements | Express air from the bag to maintain moistness. Eggs can hatch in fecal samples that are allowed to warm. |
| Collection Container | Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag with excess air expressed from the bag. |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. |
| Special Instructions | This testing is performed at the Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) in College Station, TX. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and forwarding fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule. |
| Price | $71.00 |