Faecal Direct Smear

Fresh faeces examined directly for moving parasites and for blood, mucus and consistency.

Available for

Companion animals

  • Dog
  • Cat

Farm animals

  • Cow
  • Buffalo
  • Goat
  • Sheep
  • Horse
Sample type
Fresh faeces, as fresh as possible
Preparation
Send within a few hours; moving parasites are only seen in fresh samples.
Please confirm sample details with the laboratory for your animal and veterinarian before collecting or sending a sample.