General Exam of Feces - Canine/Feline
Service type
Necropsy
Species
Canine,
Feline
Fee
$100.88 per animal plus $10.00 accession fee
Days tested
M-F
Turnaround time
7-14 days
Specimen Requirements
2 tablespoons/30ml of fecal material. This will allow for an adequate sample volume to properly conduct each test. If submitting fecal swabs (not recommended), please submit at least three swabs per animal.
Shipping container
Sterile, hard sided containers or tubes
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
Location Term
St. Paul (VDL)
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Includes the following tests: Aerobic culture (Salmonella), Anaerobic culture, Camplylobacter culture, Cryptosporidium/Giardia IFA and Fecal Flotation. Specific tests done as a part of "General Exam of Feces" vary by species and age. Additional tests may incur additional fees.