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Our Canine Digestion Panel (Level 2) provides an extended laboratory assessment of your dog’s faecal sample. It combines a supplementary pancreatic-related faecal assessment with qualitative microscopic examination, offering additional laboratory observations beyond those included in our Digestion Panel (Level 1).
Our trained laboratory team examines the submitted sample for suspected lipid-like droplets, non-specific microscopic particulate material and other relevant faecal characteristics. The additional pancreatic-related component provides a separate laboratory observation, interpreted according to the specific method used and its recognised limitations.
The findings are intended to provide supplementary information about the submitted faecal sample. They may be considered alongside your dog’s diet, stool quality, clinical signs and veterinary history when investigating digestive concerns.
Our extended faecal assessment includes:
This extended assessment may be considered where additional descriptive laboratory information is wanted about a dog’s faecal sample, particularly when changes in stool quality have been observed.
It may be relevant for dogs experiencing:
Changes in stool appearance can occur for many reasons, including diet, gastrointestinal transit time, infection and other medical conditions. The findings from this panel should therefore be considered alongside your dog’s appetite, body condition, clinical signs and veterinary history.
Important: The Digestion Panel (Level 2) provides supplementary laboratory observations and is not a standalone diagnostic test for gastrointestinal or pancreatic disease.
The panel does not independently diagnose or exclude exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), maldigestion, malabsorption, food intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease or other specific gastrointestinal conditions.
The pancreatic-related component should not be interpreted as a direct measurement of overall pancreatic function. Similarly, the microscopic identification of suspected lipid-like droplets or other particulate material does not establish abnormal fat digestion or nutrient absorption.
Dogs experiencing persistent diarrhoea, unexplained weight loss, poor body condition, vomiting, reduced appetite or other concerning symptoms should be assessed by a veterinary surgeon. Established diagnostic testing may be required depending on the clinical findings.
All samples are processed and reviewed by our trained laboratory team at www.wormcount.com Veterinary Laboratory. Your report includes the findings from each assessment, together with relevant descriptive comments and testing limitations where appropriate.
Every test includes clear laboratory results and free after test advice. If you have any questions about the findings, our laboratory team will be happy to help.
Our Digestion Panel (Level 1) provides a qualitative microscopic assessment of faecal characteristics, suspected lipid like droplets and non-specific microscopic material, without the additional pancreatic-related component.
Our Canine Digestion Panel (Level 2) provides an extended laboratory examination of a submitted canine faecal sample. The panel combines a supplementary pancreatic-related assessment with qualitative light microscopy to record selected faecal characteristics and microscopic observations.
The purpose of the examination is to provide additional descriptive laboratory information. It is not designed to independently establish the cause of gastrointestinal symptoms or confirm whether digestion and nutrient absorption are functioning normally.
Our laboratory assessment includes:
This panel is designed for one dog and requires a fresh, representative faecal sample collected using the materials supplied with your kit.
Please follow the sample collection instructions carefully and avoid contamination with soil, water, litter or other materials wherever possible. Prompt sample return is important, as storage and transport conditions may influence some laboratory observations.
Your kit includes free Royal Mail Tracked 24 return postage, allowing you to send your sample directly to our laboratory.
The microscopic component is qualitative and based on the appearance of the submitted material. It does not include chemical confirmation of suspected lipid material or quantitative measurement of faecal fat.
The pancreatic-related component is interpreted within the analytical and clinical limitations of the specific laboratory method. It does not replace established veterinary tests for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency or other pancreatic disorders.
All findings are reviewed by our trained laboratory team before a clear laboratory report is issued. Free after test advice is included should you have any questions about the observations.
Your Canine Digestion Panel (Level 2) report provides a clear summary of the findings from the pancreatic-related faecal assessment and qualitative microscopic examination of your dog’s submitted faecal sample.
Each component is reported according to the laboratory method used, with relevant descriptive comments and limitations provided where appropriate.
Pancreatic Related Faecal Assessment: We report the findings obtained using the designated laboratory method, with an explanation of their significance and limitations where appropriate. This result does not independently establish normal or impaired pancreatic function and should not be used as a standalone diagnosis of pancreatic disease.
Suspected Lipid Like Droplets: We record whether droplet-like structures potentially consistent with lipid material were observed during microscopic examination. Their chemical composition is not confirmed, and their presence does not independently establish abnormal fat digestion or absorption.
Microscopic Particulate Material: We describe relevant non-specific particles or structures observed within the sample. Their precise composition, origin or relationship to digestive function cannot necessarily be determined.
Faecal Appearance and Consistency: We report the general appearance and consistency of the submitted faecal sample, where assessable.
Other Relevant Observations: Additional microscopic findings may be recorded where appropriate and within the scope of the examination.
The findings from this panel provide supplementary laboratory information rather than a definitive diagnosis. They describe selected characteristics of the submitted faecal sample but cannot independently determine whether pancreatic function, digestion or nutrient absorption is normal or impaired.
The presence of suspected lipid-like droplets, particulate material or an abnormal pancreatic-related finding does not necessarily indicate a specific digestive disorder. Equally, results within the expected range, or an absence of notable microscopic findings, do not exclude gastrointestinal or pancreatic disease.
Laboratory findings should be considered alongside your dog’s diet, appetite, stool consistency, body condition, clinical signs and veterinary history.
Where persistent diarrhoea, unexplained weight loss or other concerning digestive symptoms are present, further veterinary assessment and established diagnostic testing may be necessary.
Every report includes clear laboratory findings, relevant explanatory comments and free after-test advice to help you understand the information provided.
Testing is completed, reviewed and issued within 24 hours of arrival into the laboratory.
Please note: Laboratory testing is undertaken Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. Weekends and bank holidays are not included in our stated turnaround times.
This kit contains the materials needed to collect and return one faecal sample to our laboratory.
Follow the supplied instructions carefully and return the sample before the kit’s use by date.
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.
