Lab Tests
Parasitology
Parasitology is the study of parasites, organisms that live on or within another organism (their host) and derive nourishment from it. In veterinary medicine, this focuses on parasites that affect pets, causing discomfort, health problems, and even posing a risk to humans in some cases.
Description
The test identifies deep dwelling mites in skin, fungal hyphae and spores on hair.
Description
This test identifies ova of gastrointestinal parasites by examining faecal sample of animals
Description
This test includes the study of morphology of RBC, WBC, platelets. Presence of inclusion bodies in the cells and evaluation for the presence of blood parasites.
Description
The test identifies deep dwelling mites in skin, fungal hyphae and spores on hair.
| Species | Bovine,Caprine, Canine, Feline, Porcine, Avian |
| Method | Direct examination |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Freshly collected deep scrappings |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 1-2 g |
| Min Sample Volume | 1 g |
Description
This test identifies ova of gastrointestinal parasites by examining faecal sample of animals
| Species | Bovine , Caprine ,Canine, Feline , porcine , Avian |
| Method | Direct and concentration method |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Freshly voided feces |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-5 g |
| Min Sample Volume | 2g |
| Rejection Criteria | Samples not fresh. Samples covered in paper |
| Collection Container | Sterile leak proof container or plastic bag |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, do not freeze. |
Description
This test includes the study of morphology of RBC, WBC, platelets. Presence of inclusion bodies in the cells and evaluation for the presence of blood parasites.
| Short Form | B/S |
| Method | Compound staining |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Smear prepared by blood from capillaries |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Broken glass slide, presence of external contaminants |
| Collection Container | Samples should be couriered prefereably in a slide mailer or should be carefully packed |
| Packing Instructions | Can be shipped in room temperature. If more than 2 days delay – Ship in insulated container with ice packs |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
| Comments | Atleast 2 blood smears from the same animal should be submitted |
Description
This test evaluates the morphology of exclusively the WBS and identifies specific parasites affecting the leukocytes and other larger blood parasites
| Method | Compound staining |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | EDTA Whole Blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed Specimen not compatible with test Specimen received partially or fully clotted |
| Collection Container | Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated Container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |