The Enhanced Reptile Parasite Screen

£45.95 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. 

Please note this screen is to be undertaken on one reptile, and all tests are to be run on one single lab sample submission.  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.

Our enhanced reptile parasite screen 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:

  • 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, 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.

Further information

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 kit

Select the screens you would like to run for your animal and we will post you a collection kit

2. Send us a sample for testing

Collect your animals faecal sample and post it to us for testing in our laboratory

3. Receive your results via email

Free Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (RAMA) aftercare is available where required.

Why choose Wormcount.com?

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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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