Haemonchus contortus | Barber Pole Worm
£35 per test
Haemonchus contortus (Barber Pole Worm) qPCR Test
Routine faecal egg counts (FEC) using microscopy can detect Haemonchus contortus eggs, but only as part of the generic “strongyle-type” egg group. Unfortunately, standard microscopy cannot reliably distinguish Barber Pole Worm eggs from other strongyle worms. Definitive identification under the microscope requires either larval cultures (hatching the eggs and identifying larvae) or, more reliably, a molecular method such as qPCR. Barber Pole Worm (Haemonchus contortus) remains one of the biggest threats to sheep, goats, and other grazing livestock causing anaemia, weakness, and sometimes sudden death. Because traditional FECs can miss early or low-level infections, problems often go undetected until health issues are visible.
Our Haemonchus contortus qPCR Test detects tiny amounts of Haemonchus DNA in faecal samples, allowing you to catch infections early and respond quickly.
Why choose our qPCR test?
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Very sensitive: Detects low-level infections that traditional microscopy might miss.
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Quick Results: Receive a detailed, easy to understand report fast.
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Smarter Worming: Identify exactly which animals are infected, so you can treat only when needed and help slow down resistance.
This test has a use by date of at least 6 weeks from point of order and it must be returned to the lab on or any time before the use by date.
Turnaround time: up to 5 working days upon receipt of sample into the lab.
Order before 3pm Monday-Friday for same day dispatch, which we send on a 24 hour service. All orders over £40 and all subscriptions qualify for free delivery.
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.
£35 per test
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Further information
There is a ‘use by date’ on each kit which MUST be adhered to. The use by date will be 6 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.
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 white paper laboratory request form (worm count test) with instruction sheet
- One blue paper laboratory request form (giardia & cryptosporidium) with instruction sheet and use by date
- Two recyclable sample collection boxes in resealable write-on panelled bags
- Two biodegradable second sealable bags
- One biodegradable natural wood sampling spoon
There is a ‘use by date’ on each kit which MUST be adhered to. The use by date will be 6 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.
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 white paper laboratory request form (worm count test) with instruction sheet
- One blue paper laboratory request form (giardia & cryptosporidium) with instruction sheet and use by date
- Two recyclable sample collection boxes in resealable write-on panelled bags
- Two biodegradable second sealable bags
- 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?
Experienced &Dedicated Team
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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