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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks) tests

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Skin Scraping (Mange Mite Examination)

A skin scraping test checks material gently scraped from the skin under a microscope for mange mites, such as Sarcoptes and Demodex. It is used for dogs, cats, cows and buffaloes, and a negative result does not rule mites out.

Skin scraping

Sample: Skin scraping
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Ear Mite (Otodectes) Examination

An ear mite examination checks a swab of ear wax and discharge under a microscope for Otodectes, tiny mites that live in the ear canal of dogs and cats. It can help your vet find the cause of itchy ears and dark ear wax.

Ear swab

Sample: Ear swab
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Hair Pluck Examination (Trichogram)

A trichogram is a microscope check of hairs plucked from a dog's or cat's coat. It can help your vet see whether hair loss comes from licking or scratching, mites, ringworm fungus or a problem with how the hair grows.

Plucked hair

Sample: Plucked hair
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Faecal Flotation Test (Worm Eggs & Oocysts)

A faecal flotation test mixes fresh faeces with a special liquid so that worm eggs and coccidia oocysts, the egg-like stage of some gut parasites, float up and can be seen under a microscope. It is used for dogs, cats, cows and buffaloes.

Fresh faeces

Sample: Fresh faeces
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Faecal Sedimentation Test (Fluke Eggs)

A faecal sedimentation test lets heavy fluke eggs settle out of a dung or faeces sample so they can be found under a microscope. It is mostly used to look for liver fluke and rumen fluke in cows and buffaloes.

Fresh faeces

Sample: Fresh faeces
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Faecal Direct Smear (Protozoa)

A faecal direct smear checks a tiny amount of very fresh faeces under a microscope for moving protozoa, such as Giardia, in dogs and cats. It can help your vet find a cause of diarrhoea, but the sample must be fresh.

Fresh faeces

Sample: Fresh faeces
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Coccidia Oocyst Count (OPG)

A coccidia oocyst count (OPG) counts the egg-like stages of coccidia in each gram of faeces. It is mostly used for calves, puppies and kittens with diarrhoea, and helps your vet judge how heavy the infection is.

Fresh faeces

Sample: Fresh faeces
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Ectoparasite Identification (Ticks, Lice & Fleas)

Ectoparasite identification names the tick, louse or flea you collect from your animal by looking at it under a microscope. Knowing the parasite helps your vet judge disease risks and plan control in dogs, cats, cows and buffaloes.

Parasite specimen in a closed container

Sample: Parasite specimen in a closed container
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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