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TEST NAME  TESTING LABSSPECIESSPECIMENSUNIT PRICESAMPLE CONTAINERSHIPPING PRESERVEDAYS TESTEDESTIMATED TURNAROUNDTEST COMMENTS
Baermann Test for Lungworms ParasitologyCanine/FelineFresh Feces15.75 ambientM-F1 day if submitted tDo NOT refrigerate sample. This is a Baermann Exam. Need at least 5 grams of fresh feces. Fresh Feces for Baermann Exam1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves. 4. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.5. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results. 6. For Baermann exams: fecal samples must be 1-2 hours old and unrefrigerated. Larvae are fragile! These samples must be submitted to the lab before noon because the test takes 4 hours to run.
Combination Fecal Float for Parasites in a Herd: Qualitative and Quantitative - Qualitative Exam and McMaster's Technique 6+ Samples ParasitologyAllFresh Feces20.00 Cold PackM-F1 dayNeed at least 10 grams of fresh feces. McMaster's technique is sensitive to 50 eggs per gram.The combinations of these 2 techniques will not only give you the eggs per gram but also help diagnose parasites that have low egg production (i.e. Nematodirus sp., Eimeria macusaniensis, Trichuris sp.)Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Combination Fecal Float for Parasites in a Herd: Qualitative and Quantitative - Qualitative Exam and Wisconsin Technique 6+ Samples ParasitologyAllFresh Feces20.00 Cold PackM-F1 dayNeed at least 10 grams of fresh feces. Wisconsin technique is sensitive to 10 eggs per gram.The combinations of these 2 techniques will not only give you the eggs per gram but also help diagnose parasites that have low egg production (i.e. Nematodirus sp., Eimeria macusaniensis, Trichuris sp.)Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Combination Fecal Float for Parasites: Qualitative and Quantitative - Qualitative Exam and McMaster's Technique ParasitologyAllFresh Feces22.00 Cold PackM-F1 dayNeed at least 10 grams of fresh feces. McMaster's technique is sensitive to 50 eggs per gram.The combinations of these 2 techniques will not only give you the eggs per gram but also help diagnose parasites that have low egg production (i.e. Nematodirus sp., Eimeria macusaniensis, Trichuris sp.)Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Combination Fecal Float for Parasites: Qualitative and Quantitative - Qualitative Exam and Wisconsin Technique ParasitologyAllFresh Feces22.00 Cold PackM-F1 dayNeed at least 10 grams of fresh feces. Wisconsin technique is sensitive to 10 eggs per gram.The combinations of these 2 techniques will not only give you the eggs per gram but also help diagnose parasites that have low egg production (i.e. Nematodirus sp., Eimeria macusaniensis, Trichuris sp.)Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Cryptosporidium Fecal Float ParasitologyBovine, primates, guinea pigs, avianFresh Feces13.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Culture with Baermann and ID of Larvae - Bovine ParasitologyBovineFresh Feces168.00 ambientM-F1 dayDo NOT refrigerate sample. This is a Baermann Exam. Need at least 5 grams of fresh feces. Fresh Feces For Baermann Exam1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves. 4. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.5. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results. 6. For Baermann exams: fecal samples must be 1-2 hours old and unrefrigerated. Larvae are fragile! These samples must be submitted to the lab before noon because the test takes 4 hours to run.
Culture with Baermann and ID of Larvae - Equine ParasitologyEquineFresh Feces57.75 ambient 1 dayDo NOT refrigerate sample. This is a Baermann Exam. Need at least 5 grams of fresh feces. Fresh Feces for Baermann Exam1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves. 4. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.5. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results. 6. For Baermann exams: fecal samples must be 1-2 hours old and unrefrigerated. Larvae are fragile! These samples must be submitted to the lab before noon because the test takes 4 hours to run.
Direct Fecal Smear for Motile Parasites ParasitologyAllFresh Feces10.50 ambientM-F1 dayFresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Fecal Float for Parasites ParasitologyAllFresh Feces13.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Fecal Float for Parasites Quantitative Exam - McMaster's Technique ParasitologyAllFresh Feces15.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces. McMaster's Method is sensitive to 50 eggs per gram.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Fecal Float for Parasites Quantitative Exam - Wisconsin Technique ParasitologyAllFresh Feces15.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces. Wisconsin technique is sensitive to 10 eggs per gram.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Fecal Float for Parasites in a Herd Quantitative Exam - McMaster's Technique ParasitologyAllFresh Feces13.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces. McMaster's Method is sensitive to 50 eggs per gram.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Fecal Float for Parasites in a Herd Quantitative Exam - Wisconsin Technique ParasitologyAllFresh Feces13.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces. Wisconsin technique is sensitive to 10 eggs per gram. Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Feline Heartworm Antibody ParasitologyFelineSerum13.75 Cold packM-F1 daySerum1. Serum samples need to be at least ? mL.
Fluke Egg Recovery - Fluke Finder ParasitologyAllFresh Feces15.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 3 grams of fresh feces.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Fluke Egg Recovery - Sedimentation ParasitologyAllFresh Feces15.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Giardia - Fecal Antigen Test ParasitologyAllFresh Feces16.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Giardia - Zinc Sulfate Fecal Float ParasitologyAllFresh Feces13.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Heartworm Antigen ParasitologyCanine or FelineSerum17.75 Cold packM-F1 daySerum1. Serum samples need to be at least ? mL.
Heartworm Microfilaria - DIFIL Filter Test ParasitologyCanine, felineWhole Blood13.75 Cold packM-F1 dayWhole Blood1. 1 mL of whole blood submitted in a purple top tube (EDTA tube).
Heartworm Microfilaria - Knotts Test ParasitologyCanine, felineWhole Blood13.75 Cold packM-F1 dayWhole Blood1. 1 mL of whole blood submitted in a purple top tube (EDTA tube).
Occult Blood Fecal Test ParasitologyAllFresh Feces7.75 Cold packM-F1 dayNeed at least 5 grams of fresh feces.Fresh Feces1. Fresh fecal samples are less than 48 hours old.2. Samples should be placed in individual sealed containers labeled with the animal number/name and the date collected.3. Acceptable containers include plastic containers with lids, WhirlPaks, and ziplock bags. Please do not send feces in rubber gloves or OB sleeves.4. Refrigerate samples as soon as possible after collection, but do not freeze.5. Submit samples as soon as possible in a Styrofoam container with frozen gel packs via any of the 24 to 48 hour transport services.6. See individual test for sample size. Most tests require 5 grams of feces for accurate results.
Ova Recovery from a Soil Sample ParasitologyNASoil29.50 ambientM-F1 daySoil1. Soil samples need to be at least 30 grams.2. Collect soil from 2-3 inches below the surface from 3 places in the area to be tested.3. Please send sample in a sealed plastic container or ziplock bag.
Parasitic Identification - Level 1 ParasitologyAllParasite0.00 ambientM-F1 dayParasites1. Ectoparasites can be transported in 70% alcohol in a sealed container. Red top blood collecting tubes work well.2. Intestinal parasites need to be transported in water in a sealed container. Intestinal parasites received in formalin can not be identified.3. Please label container with host and location where the parasite was found.4. Level of Parasite Identification is determined by lab personnel when the sample arrives in the laboratory to be identified.
Parasitic Identification - Level 2 ParasitologyAllParasite10.50 ambientM-F1 dayParasites1. Ectoparasites can be transported in 70% alcohol in a sealed container. Red top blood collecting tubes work well.2. Intestinal parasites need to be transported in water in a sealed container. Intestinal parasites received in formalin can not be identified.3. Please label container with host and location where the parasite was found.4. Level of Parasite Identification is determined by lab personnel when the sample arrives in the laboratory to be identified.
Parasitic Identification - Level 3 ParasitologyAllParasite13.75 ambientM-F1 dayParasites1. Ectoparasites can be transported in 70% alcohol in a sealed container. Red top blood collecting tubes work well.2. Intestinal parasites need to be transported in water in a sealed container. Intestinal parasites received in formalin can not be identified.3. Please label container with host and location where the parasite was found.4. Level of Parasite Identification is determined by lab personnel when the sample arrives in the laboratory to be identified.
Parasitic Identification - Level 4 ParasitologyAllParasite15.75 ambientM-F1 dayParasites 1. Ectoparasites can be transported in 70% alcohol in a sealed container. Red top blood collecting tubes work well.2. Intestinal parasites need to be transported in water in a sealed container. Intestinal parasites received in formalin can not be identified.3. Please label container with host and location where the parasite was found.4. Level of Parasite Identification is determined by lab personnel when the sample arrives in the laboratory to be identified.
Scabies (Mange) Hair Digest ParasitologyAllHair13.75 ambientM-F1 daySkin Scrapings/Hair1. If possible submit samples in a glass tube. Red top blood collecting tubes work well or specimen containers.2. If necessary or if sample size is small, samples can be submitted on a glass slide if the cover slip is sealed with nail polish or VasPar.3. Please do not use scotch tape as a cover slip because it is impossible to observe detail through the tape.
Scabies (Mange) Skin Digest ParasitologyAllSkin13.75 ambientM-F1 daySkin Scrapings/Hair1. If possible submit samples in a glass tube. Red top blood collecting tubes work well or specimen containers.2. If necessary or if sample size is small, samples can be submitted on a glass slide if the cover slip is sealed with nail polish or VasPar.3. Please do not use scotch tape as a cover slip because it is impossible to observe detail through the tape.
Tritrichomonas Foetus InPouch TF http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/dmp/service/disease/tfoetus.htmParasitologyNAInPouch TF Test Kit10.00    To order an InPouch TF Test Kit, please call the Shipping/Receiving department at (785)-532-4349. For additional information about these kits, please call the parasitology lab at (785)-532-4619.
Tritrichomonas Foetus InPouch TF - Bovine http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/dmp/service/disease/tfoetus.htmParasitologyBovineInPouch TF Test Kit7.75 ambientM-F1 weekDo NOT refrigerate sample. Do NOT send samples to be received on Saturday as no one in the parasitology lab will be able to pick them up.InPouchtm TF Test Kit1. InPouchtm TF test kits contain a proprietary medium selective for transporting and culturing Tritrichomonas foetus.2. Small quantities of these kits can be purchased through the diagnostic lab.3. Large quantities of these kits can be purchased more economically from BioMed Diagnostics, 1388 Antelope Road, White City, OR 97503. 1-(800)-964-6466. Sampling methods for bovine and feline samples are described in the materials accompanying the InPouchtm TF test kits.5. Send InPouchtm TF to the lab by the quickest means possible. Do NOT send the samples to reach the diagnostic lab on Saturday as no one will be in the parasitology lab to pick them up.6. Tritrichomonas InPouchtm TF samples must remain between 15-37? C. Do NOT refrigerate InPouchtm TF kits.
Tritrichomonas Foetus InPouch TF - Feline http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/dmp/service/disease/tfoetus.htmParasitologyFelineInPouch TF Test Kit7.75 ambientM-F1 weekDo NOT refrigerate sample. Do NOT send samples to be received on Saturday as no one in the parasitology lab will be able to pick them up.InPouchtm TF Test Kit1. InPouchtm TF test kits contain a proprietary medium selective for transporting and culturing Tritrichomonas foetus.2. Small quantities of these kits can be purchased through the diagnostic lab.3. Large quantities of these kits can be purchased more economically from BioMed Diagnostics, 1388 Antelope Road, White City, OR 97503. 1-(800)-964-6466. Sampling methods for bovine and feline samples are described in the materials accompanying the InPouchtm TF test kits.5. Send InPouchtm TF to the lab by the quickest means possible. Do NOT send the samples to reach the diagnostic lab on Saturday as no one will be in the parasitology lab to pick them up.6. Tritrichomonas InPouchtm TF samples must remain between 15-37? C. Do NOT refrigerate InPouchtm TF kits.

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