Canine Parasite and Bacteria Screen
Our most comprehensive and best-value canine test suite is now available. This Parasite and Bacteria Screen for dogs checks for a wide range of gastrointestinal parasites and pathogens that may affect your pet’s health. Our detailed diarrhoea focused panel combines traditional parasite screening with high sensitivity molecular diagnostics, covering a broad spectrum of pathogens. This screen includes the following tests:
- Worm Count Test – Identifies intestinal worms (like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworm) in your dog’s stool.
- Lungworm Test – Our lungworm screen detects the five species currently known to be present in the UK. Lungworm can cause coughing and severe respiratory issues.
- Canine Distemper Virus – A serious virus that can cause fever, coughing, and even neurological issues.
- Canine Parvovirus – A highly contagious virus known for causing severe vomiting, diarrhoea, and commonly causes gastrointestinal illness in puppies.
- Salmonella spp – Harmful bacteria that can lead to food poisoning symptoms like diarrhoea and fever.
- Giardia intestinalis – A microscopic protozoan parasite that causes intermittent diarrhoea.
- Cryptosporidium spp – A microscopic protozoan parasite that can upset your dog’s digestive system, leading to diarrhoea.
- Clostridium perfringens – A bacterium associated with gut infections, which can contribute to diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort.
Key Features
- Worm Count and Digestion Analysis: Turnaround Time: Same working day
- Lungworm: Turnaround Time: Next working day
- Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Salmonella spp, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia intestinalis, Cryptosporidium spp, Clostridium perfringens: Turnaround Time: Within 10 working days
This Parasite and Bacteria Screen for dogs screen has a use-by date of at least 6 weeks from the point of order and must be returned to the lab on or before the use-by date.
Order before 3pm Monday-Friday for same day dispatch, which we send on a 24 hour service. All orders over £40 and all subscriptions qualify for free delivery.
If your screen is urgent and you would prefer to send a sample directly to the lab, please contact us and we will give you a Unique Lab Reference number and help you with what to do.
£156.70 per test
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Further information
This Canine Parasite and Bacteria Screen offers excellent value for money. The screen conveniently and economically allows you to undertake the following tests:
- Gastrointestinal Screen: This parasite screen targets a comprehensive spectrum of gastrointestinal parasites, including roundworms (such as Toxocara canis), hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms.
- Lungworm: Our lungworm screen detects the 5 species currently known to be present in the UK including Crenosoma vulpis (Fox lungworm) and Angiostrongylus vasorum (French Heartworm).
- Pathogen Identification: Identify Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Salmonella spp, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia intestinalis, Cryptosporidium spp, Clostridium perfringens using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) testing methods.
The kits come with full instructions of the requirements, which must be read and followed exactly.
Report 1 – Worm Count Test and Digestion Analysis
Tested and issued the same working day the sample arrives into the lab. The worm egg screen will identify and quantify of all species present within the family groups of:
- Ascarids
- Hookworms
- Whipworms
- Threadworms
In addition, as standard, this screen also reports on:
- All species of cestodes (Tapeworms*)
- Protozoa – Coccidia
- Undigested lipids (qualitative analysis)
- Undigested microscopic food particles (qualitative analysis)
*Tapeworms are very intermittent shedders and do not always show on a worm egg screen. If present in the sample, the species will be identified. As they may not have been present when the sample was taken, it is advisable to use regular tapeworm specific treatment.
Report 2 – Lungworm Test
The test is commenced the same working day that it arrives into the lab. As it is an extended screen, it runs overnight and the results are issued the following working day. The report will include all species of lungworm currently present in the UK associated with dogs.
Report 3 – Canine Pathogen Panel Report
Testing can take up to 10 working days using highly accurate qPCR testing techniques. A separate report will be provided detailing the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Salmonella spp, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia intestinalis, Cryptosporidium spp, Clostridium perfringens results.
There is a ‘use by date’ on each kit which MUST be adhered to. The use by date will be at least 6 months from date of order. Unfortunately, no refunds can be given for late submission or unused tests however please contact the office to discuss options if this occurs.
If undertaking a retest post treatment, we recommend waiting at least 3 weeks before retesting following completion of the course of treatment.
This kit has been designed to provide ultimate sample protection during transit, whilst also minimising our environmental impact as far as practically possible. The kit includes:
- One recyclable padded envelope, made with 60% recycled material
- Free tracked return 24hr postage to get the samples to the lab
- One white paper laboratory request form (worm count test) with instruction sheet
- One red paper laboratory request form (lungworm test) with instruction sheet
- One blue paper laboratory request form with instruction sheet
- Three recyclable sample collection boxes in resealable write-on panelled bags
- Two biodegradable additional sealable bags
- One biodegradable natural wood sampling spoon
- One protective disposable glove
This Canine Parasite and Bacteria Screen offers excellent value for money. The screen conveniently and economically allows you to undertake the following tests:
- Gastrointestinal Screen: This parasite screen targets a comprehensive spectrum of gastrointestinal parasites, including roundworms (such as Toxocara canis), hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms.
- Lungworm: Our lungworm screen detects the 5 species currently known to be present in the UK including Crenosoma vulpis (Fox lungworm) and Angiostrongylus vasorum (French Heartworm).
- Pathogen Identification: Identify Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Salmonella spp, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia intestinalis, Cryptosporidium spp, Clostridium perfringens using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) testing methods.
The kits come with full instructions of the requirements, which must be read and followed exactly.
Report 1 – Worm Count Test and Digestion Analysis
Tested and issued the same working day the sample arrives into the lab. The worm egg screen will identify and quantify of all species present within the family groups of:
- Ascarids
- Hookworms
- Whipworms
- Threadworms
In addition, as standard, this screen also reports on:
- All species of cestodes (Tapeworms*)
- Protozoa – Coccidia
- Undigested lipids (qualitative analysis)
- Undigested microscopic food particles (qualitative analysis)
*Tapeworms are very intermittent shedders and do not always show on a worm egg screen. If present in the sample, the species will be identified. As they may not have been present when the sample was taken, it is advisable to use regular tapeworm specific treatment.
Report 2 – Lungworm Test
The test is commenced the same working day that it arrives into the lab. As it is an extended screen, it runs overnight and the results are issued the following working day. The report will include all species of lungworm currently present in the UK associated with dogs.
Report 3 – Canine Pathogen Panel Report
Testing can take up to 10 working days using highly accurate qPCR testing techniques. A separate report will be provided detailing the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), Salmonella spp, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia intestinalis, Cryptosporidium spp, Clostridium perfringens results.
This kit has been designed to provide ultimate sample protection during transit, whilst also minimising our environmental impact as far as practically possible. The kit includes:
- One recyclable padded envelope, made with 60% recycled material
- Free tracked return 24hr postage to get the samples to the lab
- One white paper laboratory request form (worm count test) with instruction sheet
- One red paper laboratory request form (lungworm test) with instruction sheet
- One blue paper laboratory request form with instruction sheet
- Three recyclable sample collection boxes in resealable write-on panelled bags
- Two biodegradable additional sealable bags
- One biodegradable natural wood sampling spoon
- One protective disposable glove
This kit has been designed to provide ultimate sample protection during transit, whilst also minimising our environmental impact as far as practically possible. The kit includes:
- One recyclable padded envelope, made with 60% recycled material
- Free tracked return 24hr postage to get the samples to the lab
- One white paper laboratory request form (worm count test) with instruction sheet
- One red paper laboratory request form (lungworm test) with instruction sheet
- One blue paper laboratory request form with instruction sheet
- Three recyclable sample collection boxes in resealable write-on panelled bags
- Two biodegradable additional sealable bags
- One biodegradable natural wood sampling spoon
- One protective disposable glove
How does it work?
1. Choose andorder your kit
Select the screens you would like to run for your animal and we will post you a collection kit
2. Send us asample for testing
Collect your animals faecal sample and post it to us for testing in our laboratory
3. Receive yourresults via email
Free Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (RAMA) aftercare is available where required.
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