Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Flotation)
| Description | Identification of parasite eggs, cysts, and oocysts by fecal flotation with centrifugation. | |||||||||
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| Code | 1196 | |||||||||
| Section | Clinical Pathology | |||||||||
| Species | Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent | |||||||||
| 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 horses, small ruminants, and antelope species, the Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters) fecal egg count is the preferred test for characterizing gastrointestinal parasite burdens. Requests for fecal flotation in these species will be reflexed to Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters) at no additional charge. | |||||||||
| Price | $19.00 | |||||||||
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