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| T805 | Ova and Parasites (Zinc Sulfate) Centrifugal Flotation Examination |
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| Specimen | 2–5 grams feces | ||||
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| Method | Fecal flotation and centrifugation with Zinc Sulfate | ||||
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| Schedule | 1–2 days | ||||
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| Comments | Giardia is best seen on fresh smears or with Zinc sulfate centrifugal flotation. The ELISA test may be more sensitive. | ||||
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| T826 | Fecal Egg Count * | ||||
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| Specimen | 10 grams feces | ||||
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| Method | Modified Stoll's technique | ||||
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| Schedule | 1–2 days | ||||
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| Comments | The fecal egg count measures the number of Strongyle spp. ova per gram of feces.
Results are reported as eggs per gram (EPG) of feces. *Check with the laboratory prior to submission for testing availability |
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| T785 | Baermann Sedimentation | ||||
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| Specimen | 2–5 grams feces | ||||
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| Method | Baermann | ||||
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| Schedule | 2–4 days | ||||
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| Comments | Concentration technique used to collect certain parasites in larval stages or as ova; most often used to detect larvae or respiratory nematodes. | ||||
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| T820 | Giardia | ||||
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| Specimen | 2–5 grams feces | ||||
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| Method | ELISA and/or FA | ||||
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| Schedule | 1–2 days | ||||
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| Indication | Evaluation of patients with vomiting and/or diarrhea. | ||||
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| Comments | This test may be more sensitive than the fecal flotation. | ||||
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| T790 | Cryptosporidium/Giardia | ||||
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| Specimen | 2–5 grams of feces and Copan swab | ||||
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| Method | Cryptosporidium: immunofluorescent assay Giardia: ELISA and/or FA |
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| Schedule | 1–3 days | ||||
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| Indication | Evaluation of patients with vomiting and/or diarrhea. | ||||
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| Comments | This test may be more sensitive than the fecal flotation or acid-fast stain. | ||||
| SA350 | Fecal Pathogen Panel | ||||
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| Tests | Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin assay Cryptosporidium (FA) Giardia (FA) and Giardia (ELISA) |
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| Specimen | 2–5 grams feces | ||||
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| Method | Cryptosporidium: immunofluorescent assay Giardia: ELISA and FA CPEA: ELISA |
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| Schedule | 1–5 days | ||||
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| Indication | Evaluation of patients with vomiting and/or diarrhea. | ||||
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| Comments | This test may be more sensitive than the fecal flotation or acid-fast stain. | ||||
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| SA355 | Fecal Pathogen Panel Plus | ||||
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| Tests | Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin assay Cryptosporidium (FA) Giardia (FA) and Giardia (ELISA) Ova and Parasites (Zinc Sulfate) centrifugal flotation exam |
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| Specimen | 2–5 grams of feces | ||||
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| Method | Cryptosporidium: immunofluorescent assay Giardia: ELISA and FA CPEA: ELISA Fecal flotation and centrifugation w/ Zinc Sulfate |
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| Schedule | 1–3 days | ||||
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| Indication | Evaluation of patients with vomiting and/or diarrhea. | ||||
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| T825 | Parasite Identification | ||||
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| Specimen | Fresh feces: 10 grams Parasites: Place parasites in 70% ethanol, isopropanol or 10% buffered formalin. Indicate on label the type of preservative. Slides: Cover specimen with coverslip and seal with clear nail polish. Cellophane tape should only be used for pinworm identification. |
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| Method | Direct Examination | ||||
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| Schedule | 4–7 days | ||||
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| Interpretive Guidelines |
Parasite identification provided with results. | ||||
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| Comments | Provide accurate patient signalment, clinical history, animal location and travel history to facilitate parasite identification. | ||||
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