Fecal Egg Count (McMaster's)

Description A quantitative analysis designed to determine the presence or absence of strongyle and ascarid eggs expressed as eggs per gram through a controlled sampling of feces.
Department Microbiology
Fee $26
Days Tested Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri
Turnaround Time 1-2 business days
Species Bovine, Equine, Ovine, Caprine
Specimen Fresh feces (5 grams minimum)
Sampling Requirements Remove air from sample bags (if applicable), to maintain moisture in sample.
Collection Container Sealed, leak proof, plastic container or bag
Packaging Instructions Label all samples. Ship on ice pack. Do NOT freeze. Submit samples on ice within one day of collection whenever possible.
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