Reptile Platinum Test

• Detects all Parasite groups.
• VERY HIGH SENSITIVITY. FOR HIGHEST SENSITIVITY SEE DIAMOND TEST.
• Results reported by Exotics Veterinary Surgeon.
• Includes: Cryptosporidium Testing (not PCR) PLUS Giardia, Salmonella and Campylobacter Antigen tests.
• Reports within 1-2 working days from sample receipt. Up to 7 working days.

INCLUDES

• Direct Wet Mounts
• McMasters Flotation
• Worm-Count (if reference published)
• Centrifugal Flotation - Wild Caught reptiles
• Cryptosporidium Testing (staining / antigen)
• Giardia Antigen Test
• Salmonella Antigen Test
• Campylobacter Antigen Test
• NO PCR TESTING

PROCESS

• Select Postage and Payment options
• Collect sample and post
• Personalised Veterinary Report sent via email

Sample: do not fill more than 75% or 3/4 of the pot.

Postage: s end sample to us via tracked service to reduce delays or samples getting lost.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Salmonella routine screening is generally not advised by the CDC and ARAV, due to the fact that reptiles can be intermittent shedders of the bacteria and therefore false negatives are possible. They should be considered carriers.