Parasite ID – Uncommon (Gross Identification) [Referral]
| Description | Identification of uncommon, rare, or unusual endoparasites or ectoparasites based on morphological characteristics. |
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| Code | 8131 |
| Section | Clinical Pathology |
| Species | Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent |
| Specimen | Individual or multiple parasites. Presence of two or more different parasites may reflect on charges. |
| Sampling Requirements | Submit specimen(s) in 70% alcohol or 10% formalin. |
| Collection Container | Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight. |
| Special Instructions | This test 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 | $33.00 |