All fecal tests are for local Aiken customers only. Customers must collect their own samples.
A fecal examination can reveal the presence of parasites in several body systems. Parasites inhabiting the digestive system produce eggs, larvae, or cysts that leave the body of the host by way of the feces. Occasionally, even adult helminth parasites may be seen in feces, especially when the host has enteritis. Parasitic worm eggs or larvae from the respiratory system are usually coughed into the pharynx and swallowed, and they too appear in feces. Mange or scab mites may be licked or nibbled from the skin, thus accounting for their appearance in the feces. Many parasitic forms seen in feces have characteristic morphologic features that, when combined with knowledge of the host, are diagnostic for a particular species of parasite. On the other hand, certain parasites produce similar eggs or oocysts, and cannot be identified to the species level (e.g., many of the strongylid‐type eggs from livestock). Fecal examination may also reveal to a limited extent the status of digestion, as shown by the presence of undigested muscle, starch, or fat droplets.
Using gloves, collect a fresh fecal sample (ideally <2 hours) approximately 3 to 5 grams in size and place inside a clean container or ziplock bag. Keep contents refrigerated and bring to the testing center within 12 hours of collection.
Test Options Include:
Coccidia: 0 OPG
Whipworms (Trichuris): 0 EPG
Roundworms (Toxocara): 0 EPG
Hookworms (Ancylostoma): 0 EPG
Tapeworms (Taenia): 0 EPG
*Choose Options Below for Testing Type: Tapeworms, Combo Test 1 (Excludes Tapeworms), or Combo Test 2 (Includes Tapeworms)
Testing Center is open M-Th 8a-3pm and Fridays until 12pm. Please be sure all samples are dropped off during the correct timeframe. Turnaround for all tests is 24-48hrs. Rushed or Emergency tests should be taken directly to your veterinarian.
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