We can test for a wide range of parasitical infections, including exotic parasitic diseases. Our tests for large animals include rumen fluke screening, identification of helminths, Eimeria oocyst speciation and composite Fasciola hepatica and nematode faecal egg counts.
Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, camelids and horses
Serology
| Test | Requirement | Turn around | Price | Test code |
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| Borrelia burgdorferi (horses only) | 0.5ml serum | 2-6 days | £32.50 | LYME |
| Fasciola hepatica antibody (horses only) | 0.5ml serum | 2-6 days | £45 | FHAB |
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Note: Borrelia burgdorferi test was previously offered by Vetnostics. An antibody and faecal test package is available for fasciola hepatica. Contact us for further details. |
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Faecal analysis
| Test | Requirement | Turn around | Price | Test code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantification of roundworm and tapeworm eggs, and coccidial oocysts |
3-5g fresh faeces |
1-2 days | £15 | FAE3 |
| Cryptosporidium spp. screen (microscopy) | 1g fresh faeces | 1-2 days | £20 | CRPMC |
| Cryptosporidium spp. antigen test (horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs) |
1g fresh faces | 1-2 days | £25 | CRPAG |
| Giardia spp. screen (microscopy) | 1g fresh faeces | 1-2 days | £18 | GARMC |
| Giardia spp. antigen test (horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs) |
1g fresh faeces | 1-2 days | £25 | GARAG |
| Fasciola hepatica faecal egg count reduction test pre-treatment (sheep only) |
Contact us for details | 1-7 days | £50 | FECRT1 |
| Fasciola hepatica faecal egg count reduction test post-treatment (sheep only) |
Contact us for details | 1-7 days | £50 | FECRT2 |
| Dictyocaulus viviparus and Dictyocaulus filaria using the Baermann technique |
1-3g fresh faeces | 1-2 days | £30 | DICT |
| Oxyuris equi eggs | Adhesive tape | 1-3 days | £15 | OXY |
| Fasciola hepatica and rumen fluke egg screen |
10g fresh faeces | 1-2 days | £20 | FASC |
| Fasciola hepatica coproantigen test (cattle and sheep) |
5g fresh faeces | 2-6 days | £15 | FHCAG |
| Fasciola hepatica composite faecal egg count (cattle and sheep) |
10 x 10g | 1-3 days | £40 | FHCOMP |
| Nematode composite faecal egg count (cattle and sheep) |
10 x 10g | 1-3 days | £25 | NCOMP |
Parasite identification
| Test | Requirement | Turn around | Price | Test code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of helminths | Preserved specimen | 1-3 days | £50 | ID3 |
Ectoparasites
| Test | Requirement | Turn around | Price | Test code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample processing/species identification of mange mites e.g. Sarcoptes, Demodex, Otodectes, Cheyletiella, Notoedres |
Suitable sample | 1-3 days | £15 | ECTO1 |
Exotic pets, zoo animals and wildlife
Exotic pets, zoo animals and wildlife
Faecal analysis
| Test | Requirement | Turn around | Price | Test code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen for helminth eggs and parasitic protozoa |
1-3g fresh faeces |
1-2 days | £25 | FAE4 |
| Giardia spp. antigen test (birds and reptiles) | 1g fresh faeces | 1-2 days | £25 | GARAG |
| Cryptosporidium spp. antigen test (birds and reptiles) |
1g fresh faeces | 1-2 days | £25 | CRPAG |
Parasite identification
| Test | Requirement | Turn around | Price | Test code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of helminths | Preserved specimen |
1-3 days | £50 | ID4 |
Ectoparasites
| Test | Requirement | Turn around | Price | Test code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample processing/species identification of mange mites, for example Sarcoptes, Demodex, Otodectes, Cheyletiella, Notoedres |
Suitable sample | 1-3 days | £30 | ECTO1 |
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