Detailed Screen

Extended Reptile Panel (level 2)

Further information

Please note this Enhanced Reptile Parasite Test is to be undertaken on one reptile. The sample must comprise faecal material covering at least a 3 day period. This may include 3 consecutive days (if the reptile passes every day) or it may comprise faeces from 2 consecutive passings, as long as this spans at least 3 days and you are sure that there was not a missed passing. If you are unsure about what to send us in your particular circumstance, please let us know as our team are always very happy to help. This reptile parasite screen includes 24 hour TRACKED return postage. Our Enhanced Reptile Parasite Test offers comprehensive information for effectively monitoring and managing your reptile’s health. This comprehensive reptile parasite test includes cryptosporidium. Alongside the worm count test, our enhanced version includes the following:

Parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and tapeworms.
Ciliated protozoa such as Balantidium and Nyctotherus.
Flagellated protozoa such as Giardia.
Protozoans such as Coccidia, Cryptosporidium and Amoeba.

Order before 3pm Monday-Friday for free same day dispatch, which we send on a 24 hour service. 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. This test has a use by date of at least 4 weeks from point of order and it must be returned to the lab on or any time before the use by date. This test should not be run within 3 weeks of completing treatment.

This enhanced parasite test is suitable for reptiles only. The purpose of this screen is to determine if there is an internal parasite burden at the time the sample was taken. If so, the species of parasite will be identified, so that targeted and appropriate treatment can be given. Our enhanced screen provides additional detail compared the standard worm count test. This enhanced screen provides accurate identification as well as quantitative results for each species of parasite where appropriate.

Please note that this test requires a 3-day sample, this can be collected over several days. While this can be difficult to achieve with some exotic species, if you have any problems, please contact the office for advice. The kits come with full instructions of the requirements, and we recommend they are read and followed exactly.

Our enhanced reptile parasite screen provides greater information to allow for monitoring and managing your reptile’s health. In addition to the worm count test, our enhanced worm count test includes cryptosporidium, giardia and amoeba. In addition, the advanced testing capabilities that allow for the detection of a wide range of parasites as stated below:

Intestinal worms such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and tapeworms.
Ciliated protozoa such as Balantidium and Nyctotherus.
Flagellated protozoa such as Giardia.
Protozoans such as Coccidia and Cryptosporidium and Amoeba.

Our enhanced screen is ideal for reptile owners who want to take a proactive approach to parasite management and ensure that their pets are in optimal health. Please note that this test requires a 3-day sample, this can be collected over several days. While this can be difficult to achieve with some exotic species, if you have any problems, please contact the office for advice.

Cryptosporidium testing is crucial for reptiles as it is a highly infectious and potentially fatal parasite that can affect the gastrointestinal tract. Testing can help identify the presence of the parasite and allow for timely treatment, reducing the risk of serious illness or death.

This kit is for one animal and includes:

One recyclable padded envelope, made with 60% recycled material
Free tracked return 24hr postage
One white paper laboratory request form and test and instruction sheet
One clear recyclable sample collection box in resealable write-on panelled bag
One biodegradable second sealable bag
One biodegradable natural wood sampling spoon

How does it work?

1. Choose and order your test

Select the appropriate parasite test for your animal(s), or use our quick guide to find the most suitable option.

2. Send your sample

Collect the sample using your test kit and return it to our laboratory using the free, 24-hour tracked delivery which is included in your kit.

3. Receive your results

The laboratory team analyses your sample and provides a detailed PDF report via email, with access to our clinical team for further guidance if needed.