Fecal Sedimentation (Qualitative)
Section: Parasitology
Fee: $22.00
Turnaround Time: 1 – 2 business days
Days Test Started: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Species: All Species
Specimen
Name
Container
Minimum Amount
Feces
Leakproof container
1 gram (~1 teaspoon)
Collection Information
Fresh, chilled feces. Do not freeze.
Shipping Information
If shipping different tissue types, clearly label each container with owner and animal ID (if applicable) and sample/tissue type. Ship specimens overnight with an ice pack. DO NOT SHIP OVER WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY.
Additional Information
More sensitive than direct smear, but less sensitive than flotations or Baermann technique. Detects heavy parasite eggs and larve of Strongyloides stercoralis.- Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Home
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