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Submission Price List Download the Parasitology Price List (pdf) FECAL EXAMINATIONS Species Price Baermann* For diagnosis of lungworm infections in vertebrate hosts. Fecal sample contained in a gauze wrap is placed in a champagne glass filled with tap water overnight. Lungworm larvae are concentrated in the stem of the glass, recovered by pipet, and microscopically examined in a wet mount preparation. Samples collected sequentially from 3 to 5 days can be examined to increase test sensitivity. Results reported qualitatively to genus level (eg. Aleurostrongylus: feline host, Filaroides/Oslerus: canine host, Angiostrongylus: canine host, Mullerius: caprine host, Dictyocalus: bovine/equine/ovine hosts). ALL 12.00 Cryptosporidium Panel (Float, ELISA, IFA) For diagnosis of Cryptosporiduim sp. infections in vertebrate hosts by multiple test methods. Oocysts are concenterated from fecal samples by centrifugal flotation and microscopically examined in a wet mount preparation. Cryptosporidium specific coproantigens are detected by ELISA from eluted fecal samples. Immunofluorescent antibody staining is used to enhance detection of Cryptosporidim oocysts. Results reported qualitatively. Dog, Cat, Cow 45.00 Direct Smear and Centrifugal FlotationFor diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infections in vertebrate hosts by multiple test methods. Direct Saline Smear used to detect motile protozoan parasite stages and helminth larvae; Centrifugal Flotation used to detect helminth eggs, coccidia oocyst, and protozoan cyst stages. ALL 14.00 Flotation (Centrifugal Sucrose or Zinc sulfate)*For diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infections in vertebrate hosts by differential flotation recovery of helminth eggs, coccidia oocysts, and protozoan cyst stages. Sheather's sucrose (sp.gr. 1.275) is optimal for recovery of Trichuris vulpis and other helminth parasites. Zinc Sulfate (sp.gr. 1.180) is optimal for recovery of Giardia sp. cysts without distortion. Results reported qualitatively. ALL 12.00 Giardia Panel (Direct, Float, ELISA)For diagnosis of Giardia sp. infections in vertebrate hosts by multiple test methods. Trophozoite are detected microscopically by direct examination of wet mounted fecal smear. Cysts are concenterated from fecal samples by centrifugal flotation and microscopically examined in a wet mount preparation. Giardia specific coproantigens are detected by ELISA from aqueous extract of fecal samples. Results reported qualitatively. ALL 30.00 Giardia Check (3 Consecutive Day Zinc Floats)For diagnosis of Giardia sp. infections in vertebrate hosts by multiple test methods. Cysts are concentrated from fecal samples by centrifugal flotation and microscopically examined in a wet mount preparation. Test sensitivity is enhanced (~90%) by examination of samples collected sequentially over 3 to 5 days. ALL 20.00 Quantitative Egg Count*Quantitative estimation of helminth eggs per gram of feces (EPG) by McMaster egg counting technique. Intended for comparison of pre and post treatment fecal samples to evaluate worming effectiveness. Samples should be collected from multiple animals (~10% of herd) and submitted separately. Results reported quantitatively as % fecal egg count reduction (FECR) for inidividuals, and in comparison to herd-wide mean EPG. Test available for herd discount on 3 or more animals from same herd/test date. Horse, Cow, Sheep, Goats, Llama 12.00 Sedimentation (Ethyl acetate)*For diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infections in vertebrate hosts by recovery of helminth eggs, coccidia oocysts, and protozoan cyst stages. Sedimentation in 10% Formalin- Ethyl Acetate is optimal for detection of eggs from Spiruid nematode, Pseudophyllidian cestode and Acanthocephalan parasites that are too dense for efficient recovery by flotation methods. The sedimentation method is also adequate for optimal for recovery of Giardia sp. cysts and nematode larval stages without distortion. Results reported qualitatively. ALL 20.00 Special stains ALL 20.00 Tritrichomonas foetus Culture/ Direct SmearFor the diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus infection by cultivation of the parasite in temperature dependent culture media and subsequent mircoscopic detection in a wet mount preparation. Results reported qualitatively. Species identification is possible with subsequent DNA sequence analysis for addtional fee. Cat, Cows 18.00 * These tests are available at a herd rate, please callThe herd discount is available to domestic livestock producers, horse breeders, and managers of hoofstock in zoologic collections. The intent of the discount program is to facillitate adequate sampling for herd -wide parasite prevalance and determination of worming program efficacy. FECAL IMMUNOPARASITOLOGY Species Specimen Price Cryptosporidium PCRFor the diagnosis of Cryptosporidium infection by detection of DNA extracted from fecal samples. Sequence analysis of PCR product may be used to identify species with zoonotic transmissibility. Results reported qualitatively with species identification based on subsequent sequence analysis. ALL Feces Request Giardia/ Cryptosporidium ANTIGEN (ELISA)For diagnosis of Giardia/Cryptosporidium sp. infections in vertebrate hosts by ELISA detection of parasite specific coproantigens from aqueous extract of fecal samples. Results reported qualitatively. Sensitivity and specificity reportedly >90% for detection of both organisms. Dog, Cat, Cow Feces 35.00 Giardia/ Cryptosporidium OOCYSTS (IFA)For diagnosis of Giardia/ Cryptosporidium sp. infections in vertebrate hosts by microscopic identification of cysts and oocysts concentrated from fecal samples. Immunofluorescent antibody staining is used to enhance detection of Giardia cysts and Cryptosporidium oocysts in a wet mount preparation. Results reported qualitatively. ALL Feces 35.00 Tritrichomonas foetus PCRFor the diagnosis of Tritrichomonas foetus infection by detection of DNA extracted from fecal samples or culture media. Results reported qualitatively with species identification based on subsequent sequence analysis. Cat, Cow Feces, Culture Request PARASITE IDENTIFICATION Species Specimen Price Hemosporidia (Babesia spp., Cytauxzoon et al.)Identification of Babesia, Cytauxzoon, and flagellated protozoanpasite species like Leishmania, and Trypanosoma by microscopic examination of Diff-Quik stained slides made from peripheral blood smears and lymph node aspirates. ALL Blood Smear 10.00 Helminths/Arthropods/ ProtozoaIdentification of helminth and arthopod specimens collected from vertebrate hosts using taxonomic keys and assorted documentation. The turn-around time on identification work may vary depending on seasonal laboratory workload, prior knowledge of host-parasite associations, and other issues. Please consult with laboratory personnel prior to specimen submissions. ALL ALL Request Post-mortem Examination of TissuesIdentification of helminth and arthopod specimens in histopathologic sections collected from vertebrate hosts using taxonomic descriptions and assorted documentation. The turn-around time on identification work may vary depending on seasonal laboratory workload, prior knowledge of host-parasite associations, and other issues. Please consult with laboratory personnel prior to specimen submissions. ALL Tissue Request GI Worm CountsPost-mortem estimation of worm burden in domestic livestock production settings. Information can be used to determine possible cause of death associated with parasitic disease and evaluate performance of de-worming programs. Results are expressed quantitatively by parasite species as relative percentage of total parasite community in sample aliquot of GI contents. ALL GI 25.00 Skin Scrapings- Hair DigestFor diagnosis of ectoparasitic infection by Sarcoptes, Demodex, Psoroptes, and Cheyletiella mites in skin scrapings and hair samples. Skin scrapings should be submitted for microscopic examination in mineral oil based wet mount preparation. Hair samples can be submitted in plastic bags, or screw cap specimen cup for potasium hydroxide digestion and microscopic examination of concentrated materials. Results are reported qualitatively. ALL Skin/ Hair 12.00 MICROFILARIAE DETECTION Species Specimen Price Knott’s Exam Detection and differentiation of microfilariae from filarial parasites in peripheral blood samples. Results are reported qualitatively with species identification based on prior knowledge of host-parasite associations. Dog, Exotics EDTA Blood 12.00 Skin BiopsiesDetection and differentiation of microfilariae from Onchocerca and closely related filarial parasites in skin biopsy samples. Results are reported qualitatively with species identification based on prior knowledge of host-parasite associations. ALL Skin 12.00 SEROLOGIC EXAMINATIONS Species Specimen Price Babesia canis IFAFor the diagnosis of Babesia infection by detection of IgG antibodies reactive with Babesia organisms. Patient serum is diluted and incubated on a slide containing Babesia organisms. Unbound serum is rinsed away and anti-canine IgG labeled with FITC is added to patient serum. Canine IgG antibody bound to Babesia is visualized using fluorescent microscopy. Test results are reported as a titer with reactivty > 1:50 considered positive for infection with the parasite. Dog EDTA Whole blood 40.00 Babesia canis PCRFor the diagnosis of Babesia infection by detection of DNA extracted from patient's erythrocytes in whole blood samples. Sequence analysis of PCR product may be used to identify B. canis or B.gibsoni species. Results reported qualitatively with species identification based on subsequent sequence analysis. Dog EDTA Whole Blood Request Cytauxzoon felis PCRFor the diagnosis of Cytauxoon felis infection by detection of DNA extracted from whole blood samples. Results reported qualitatively with species identification based on subsequent sequence analysis. Cat EDTA Whole blood Request Heartworm ANTIGENFor the diagnosis of heartworm infection by detection of Dirofilaria immitis specific antigens by the ELISA Method. Patient serum or plasma is incubated in a microwell coated with D. immitis specific antibody. Results are reported qualitatively. Dog, Cat, Ferret, Exotics Serum/ Plasma 12.00 Heartworm Verification (Multiple Tests)Verification of prior diagnosis of heartworm infection by detection of Dirofilaria immitis specific antigens using multiple commercially available HW diagnositc test kits. Patient serum or plasma is tested by the ELISA method in a microwell coated with D. immitis specific antibody. Samples will also be assayed using the IDEXX Snap test. Results are reported qualitatively and interpreted based on conccordance of assay results by each test method. Canine Serum/Plasma 25.00 Heartworm Feline Panel ANTIGEN & ANTIBODYFor the diagnosis of heartworm infection in felines by detection of Dirofilaria immitis specific antibodies and antigens. The increased sensitivity of the antibody test is useful for detection of early exposure and infection by D. immitis L3 larvae. The increased specificity of the antigen test is useful for detection of adult stage D. immitis worms living in the pulmonary artery. Results are reported qualitatively. Cat Serum/ Plasma 25.00 Leishmania infantum ANTIBODYFor diagnosis of infection with Leishmania infantum by detection of parasite specific IgG antibodies by the ELISA method. Dog Serum Request Trichinella spiralis ELISAFor diagnosis of infection with Trichinella spiralis by detection of parasite specific IgG antibodies by the ELISA method. Dog Serum Request SETUP: Tuesdays and Thursdays* Neospora caninum IgG (IFA, ELISA)*For the diagnosis of Neospora infection by detection of IgG antibodies reactive with N. caninum organisms by IFA or ELISA methods. For the IFA, patient serum is diluted and incubated on a slide containing N. caninum organisms. Unbound serum is rinsed away and anti-canine IgG labeled with FITC is added to patient serum. Canine IgG antibody bound to N. caninum is visualized using fluorescent microscopy. Test results are reported as a titer with reactivty > 1:50 considered positive for infection with the parasite. For the ELISA, patient serum is diluted and incubated in a micro-titer plate containing N. caninum antigen. Unbound serum is rinsed away and anti-canine IgG is added to patient serum. Canine IgG antibody bound to N. caninum is visualized by color development greater than the negative control. Test results are reported as a titer with reactivty > 1:50 considered positive for infection with the parasite. Dog, Cow Serum 40.00 Toxoplasma gondii IgG & IgM (MAT)*For the diagnosis of Toxoplasma infection by detection of IgG and IgM antibodies reactive with T.gondii organisms by modified direct agglutination method. Patient serum is diluted and incubated in a microtiter plate containing T. gondii organisms. Bound serum containing IgG and IgM antibodies forms an agglutination mat in the microtitier well. Unbound serum preciptates to the bottom of the microtiter well. Test results are reported as a titer with reactivity > 1:32 considered positive for IgG antibodies. An IgM titer > 1:512 is suspect for toxoplasmosis and requires follow-up testing ~3 weeks later for confirmation by development of anti-T.gondii IgG. Mammals, Birds Serum 30.00 Toxoplasma gondii IgG Only (MAT)* For the diagnosis of Toxoplasma infection by detection of IgG antibodies reactive with T.gondii organisms by modified direct agglutination method. Patient serum is diluted and incubated in a microtiter plate containing T. gondii organisms. Bound serum containing IgG antibodies forms an agglutination mat in the microtitier well. Unbound serum preciptates to the bottom of the microtiter well. Test results are reported as a titer with reactivity > 1:32 considered positive for IgG antibodies. Mammals, Birds Serum/ Other fluids 15.00
Download the Parasitology Price List (pdf)
Species
Price
ALL
12.00
Dog, Cat, Cow
45.00
14.00
30.00
20.00
Horse, Cow, Sheep, Goats, Llama
Cat, Cows
18.00
* These tests are available at a herd rate, please callThe herd discount is available to domestic livestock producers, horse breeders, and managers of hoofstock in zoologic collections. The intent of the discount program is to facillitate adequate sampling for herd -wide parasite prevalance and determination of worming program efficacy.
Specimen
Feces
Request
35.00
Cat, Cow
Feces, Culture
Blood Smear
10.00
Tissue
GI
25.00
Skin/ Hair
Dog, Exotics
EDTA Blood
Skin
Dog
EDTA Whole blood
40.00
EDTA Whole Blood
Cat
Dog, Cat, Ferret, Exotics
Serum/ Plasma
Canine
Serum/Plasma
Serum
Dog, Cow
Mammals, Birds
Serum/ Other fluids
15.00
