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Our Cat Worm Count Test provides laboratory screening for gastrointestinal parasite eggs and relevant protozoa in your cat’s faecal sample.
Using microscopy, our trained laboratory team checks for the listed parasite eggs and oocysts and measures nematode egg counts where appropriate. As a result, the test supports a targeted approach to parasite control and helps you make informed decisions about your cat’s health.
The gastrointestinal parasite screen checks for:
Regular worm counts can help monitor intestinal parasites and support more informed worming decisions. For example, this screening may be useful for:
Each kit includes clear instructions and the materials needed to collect and return a fresh, representative faecal sample.
Once the sample arrives, our laboratory team examines it using microscopy. Following examination and review, we email your report within 24 hours of arrival at our laboratory.
Although a worm count provides useful information about parasite shedding, it reflects the submitted sample. In particular, tapeworm eggs can be shed intermittently, so a negative result does not completely exclude infection.
In addition, every Cat Worm Count Test includes a clear laboratory report and free after-test advice where required.
Our Combined Worm Count and Lungworm Test for Cats adds a separate feline lungworm screen to the gastrointestinal worm count. The lungworm component requires faecal samples collected over three consecutive days.
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Our Cat Worm Count Test uses laboratory microscopy to screen your cat’s faecal sample for gastrointestinal parasite eggs and relevant protozoa.
Trained laboratory staff examine the submitted sample using established faecal microscopy techniques. The screen includes the four listed feline ascarid and hookworm targets, tapeworm-type eggs and Cystoisospora spp. Nematode egg counts are measured where appropriate.
Gastrointestinal nematode results are reported as eggs per gram (EPG), including a below-detectable-limit result where the count is <20 EPG. The cestode and coccidial findings are reported qualitatively.
The laboratory report also includes a visual sample analysis recording other artefacts in the sample where relevant.
Because some parasites shed eggs intermittently, a negative faecal test cannot completely exclude infection, particularly for tapeworm.
Our laboratory team reviews the findings before emailing the results. Free after-test advice is available where required.
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Our Cat Worm Count Test provides the following feline gastrointestinal parasite findings from faecal microscopy.
The feline worm count report covers the following gastrointestinal parasite targets.
The listed nematode findings are quantified as eggs per gram (EPG), where appropriate. A result of <20 EPG is recorded as Below detectable limit.
Cestode eggs and Cystoisospora spp. are reported qualitatively, including whether they were seen in the submitted sample.
The report may also record other artefacts observed in the submitted faecal sample.
Parasites may shed eggs, oocysts or larvae intermittently. Therefore, a result below the detectable limit, or a qualitative result of none seen, does not completely exclude infection.
Our trained laboratory team reviews the findings before emailing the result.
Clear laboratory reporting and free after-test advice are included where required.
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Worm count: Our laboratory team completes, reviews and emails results within 24 hours of the sample arriving at our laboratory.
Sample collection: Collect a fresh, representative faecal sample from your cat using the materials and instructions supplied with the kit.
Results are emailed after the laboratory examination and review are complete.
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This kit is prepared for one cat and includes the materials needed to collect and return the required faecal sample or samples to our laboratory.
Simply follow the instructions supplied to collect and return your cat’s fresh faecal sample.
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Select the appropriate parasite test for your animal(s), or use our quick guide to find the most suitable option.
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.
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.
