Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters)
| Description | Quantitative fecal egg count ideal for equids, small ruminants, camelids, cervids, ovine, and young bovids. | |||||||||
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| Code | 1194 | |||||||||
| Section | Clinical Pathology | |||||||||
| Species | Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Ovine | |||||||||
| Specimen | 3-5 g feces | |||||||||
| Sampling Requirements | Express air from the bag to maintain moistness. Eggs can hatch in fecal samples that are allowed to warm. Do not freeze samples. | |||||||||
| Collection Container | Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag with excess air expressed from the bag. | |||||||||
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Do not freeze samples. | |||||||||
| Special Instructions | For dogs, cats, exotic small animals, and non-mammalians, the Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Flotation) is the preferred test for characterizing gastrointestinal parasite burdens. Unless mention of history or suspicion of hookworm resistance, requests for McMasters egg per gram in these species will be reflexed to Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Flotation) at no additional charge. | |||||||||
| Price | $19.25 | |||||||||
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