Direct examination, tape tests, and fecal flotation can be performed for clinical patient care, health surveillance or research.

Our staff has specific expertise in the identification of parasites from laboratory rodent, ruminant, and aquatic species.

Gliricola porcelli
Gliricola porcelli Photo credit: VMTH Pathology Service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test

 

Description

Rate code

Ectoparasite testing   
 Furmite testingPelage collection with examination under a dissecting scopeD070
 Tape testing with collection and interpretationTape impression collection with microscopic examinationD090
 Tape testing with interpretation onlyMicroscopic examination ONLYD105
 fur miteqPCR assay. Ideal sample is fur swab. 
Endoparasite testing   
 Fecal flotationSample preparation and examinationD010
 Pinworm testingFecal and intestinal content collection with examination under a dissecting scopeD060
 Protozoa testingIntestinal content collection with examination under a light microscopeD080
 Tape testing with collection and interpretationTape impression collection with microscopic examinationD090
 Tape testing with interpretation onlyMicroscopic examination ONLYD100