The parasitology laboratory provides diagnostic testing on production, performance, native, exotic and companion animals. Parasitological techniques used by this laboratory include:
Test | Sample(s) required | Days of the week test is conducted | Turnaround time1 |
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Export testing (individual testing only) | Faeces | Monday - Friday | 1-2 days |
Faecal egg count reduction - Drench test (resistance test) | Faeces | Monday - Friday | 1-2 days per test event |
Parasite and snail identification | Parasite or snail | Monday - Friday | 1 day -3 weeks |
Liver fluke - egg count2 | Faeces | Monday - Friday | 1-2 days |
Liver fluke test for export to Western Australia (individual testing only) | Faeces | Monday - Friday | 1-2 days |
Total worm count - aliquot | Scrapings | Monday - Friday | 1-2 days |
Total worm count - bovine/ovine | Fresh tissue | Monday - Friday | 1-2 days |
Western Australia - liver fluke test (individual testing only) | Faeces | Monday - Friday | 1-2 days |
Worm test (faecal egg count)2 | Faeces | Monday - Friday | 1-2 days |
Worm test (faecal egg count) and larval differentiation/worm typing3 | Faeces | Monday - Friday | 7-10 days |
1 Turnaround times are provided as a guide only. For specific information about your submission please contact Customer Service.
2 Pooled or individual samples accepted
3 Larval differentiation is performed if the faecal egg count is > 100 eggs per gram. Results are presented as % Trichostrongylus, Ostertagia and Haemonchus. This test must be specifically requested on the submission form if required.
WormTest Kits provided by rural suppliers and from NSW DPI on request. They can be used as a simple and quick way to monitor your worm control program by checking drench effectiveness through standard faecal egg counts and are available for horse and livestock. They contain an information sheet, collection instructions, prepaid postage to the laboratory, a mailing container, a glove and ten sample containers. Two options are available:
Contact Customer Service or complete the online form to request a Worm Test kit.