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Skin scrapping examination

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
Mini Sample Volume
1 g

Fecal sample examination

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
2 g
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, donot freeze.

Peripheral blood smear examination

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

Buffy coat smear examination

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.


















                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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