Cryptosporidium Test Kit
£30.00 per test
This kit now includes free 24 hour TRACKED return postage! No need to apply a stamp to the return envelope, and you can fully track the sample’s progress back to the lab.
The test checks for cryptosporidium antigens in cats and dogs. The sample must comprise faeces from a single animal, as pooling is not suitable for this test. The test is undertaken by specialist and experienced analysts utilising immunochromatographic methods in our state of the art, purpose built laboratory.
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.
Free after test advice is available with all of our tests. 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.
Please note this screen is only available for dogs and cats.
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Further information
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic protozoan parasite that causes the gastrointestinal disease cryptosporidiosis that can infect animals and humans (zoonosis).
Please note this test is a specific screen which is only suitable for dogs and cats. As it is an advanced screen which works to detect the dog or cat’s specific immune response to the infection, it will not work for other animal or humans.
Typical symptoms in animals may include diarrhoea, vomiting, weight loss and loss of appetite.
This screen is for dogs and cats only for the detection of cryptosporidium parvum antigens. The testing procedure adopted within our lab identifies antigens rather than oocysts as this is a more accurate measure than looking for cysts using microscopy methods as the oocysts have a very short, fragile lifecycle and are shed intermittently. Statistically, no test can ever be claimed to be 100% for sensitivity however, based on research undertaken by an external board, compared to other brands of antigen tests and testing methods, the test adopted by Wormcount.com is incredibly accurate (for specificity and sensitivity); which is why we have chosen to adopt this method as our standard practice.
There is a ‘use by date’ on each kit which MUST be adhered to. The use by date will always be a minimum of 4 weeks 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. Please consider the timescales and use-by dates when ordering a kit.
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
- One blue paper laboratory request form and test and instruction sheet with use by date
- One recyclable sample collection box in resealable write-on panelled bags
- One biodegradable second sealable bag
- One biodegradable natural wood sampling spoon
Cryptosporidium is a microscopic protozoan parasite that causes the gastrointestinal disease cryptosporidiosis that can infect animals and humans (zoonosis).
Please note this test is a specific screen which is only suitable for dogs and cats. As it is an advanced screen which works to detect the dog or cat’s specific immune response to the infection, it will not work for other animal or humans.
Typical symptoms in animals may include diarrhoea, vomiting, weight loss and loss of appetite.
This screen is for dogs and cats only for the detection of cryptosporidium parvum antigens. The testing procedure adopted within our lab identifies antigens rather than oocysts as this is a more accurate measure than looking for cysts using microscopy methods as the oocysts have a very short, fragile lifecycle and are shed intermittently. Statistically, no test can ever be claimed to be 100% for sensitivity however, based on research undertaken by an external board, compared to other brands of antigen tests and testing methods, the test adopted by Wormcount.com is incredibly accurate (for specificity and sensitivity); which is why we have chosen to adopt this method as our standard practice.
There is a ‘use by date’ on each kit which MUST be adhered to. The use by date will always be a minimum of 4 weeks 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. Please consider the timescales and use-by dates when ordering a kit.
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
- One blue paper laboratory request form and test and instruction sheet with use by date
- One recyclable sample collection box in resealable write-on panelled bags
- One biodegradable second sealable bag
- One biodegradable natural wood sampling spoon
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.
Why choose Wormcount.com?
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At Wormcount.com we are a caring, experienced and dedicated team. Our analysts have a combined experience of over 50 years.
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