Jar with formalin or alcohol, slides in 70% alcohol.
Specimen
Specimens may be submitted in 70% ethanol. This is preferred if further molecular analysis (PCR) is warranted. Submission form must include host species and body location from where parasite was collected. If submitting slides with worms, place slides in a leak proof container with 70% ethanol. Other representative sample types include feather, intestine, liver, fresh tissue, urine, wash/lavage, feces, or vomitus. Samples fixed in formalin are acceptable but not suitable for molecular diagnosis.
Test Description
Note: Document where on the animal the parasite was noted.