Description

This kit now includes free 24-hour tracked return postage! No need to add a stamp to the return envelope, and you can fully track your sample’s journey back to the lab. The kit includes a faecal screening for liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) in cats and dogs. This test is conducted in our dedicated laboratory by experienced analysts using specialized testing equipment. Free after-test advice is available with all of our screenings. Order before 3pm Monday to Friday for free same-day dispatch via a 24-hour delivery service. If your screening is urgent and you’d prefer to send the sample directly to the lab, contact us for a Unique Lab Reference number and guidance on how to proceed. What Is Liver Fluke Liver fluke, or Fasciola hepatica, can affect grazing animals, including horses, although it is more commonly associated with cattle, sheep, alpacas, and goats. Animals typically contract liver fluke by ingesting the Galba truncatula mud snail while grazing, especially in marshy or wet pastures under warm conditions. Liver fluke is most prevalent during the summer and autumn months. Symptoms may include anemia, weight loss, chronic diarrhea, and elevated liver enzymes. About The Test You can test up to 2 animals of the same species as a pooled sample per kit, provided they live and graze together. A single result will be provided for the pooled sample. Please ensure the sample box is completely filled. Faecal screens for liver fluke can be very useful, but if the test result is negative and you still suspect a liver fluke infestation in your animals, we highly recommend contacting your vet immediately. A negative result may occur due to insufficient sample material or intermittent shedding of the fluke. For larger-scale testing of a flock or herd, please reach out to us via the contact page to discuss available options. This Kit Contains This kit contains:
  • A recyclable padded envelope made from 60% recycled material
  • Free 24-hour tracked return postage
  • 1 yellow laboratory request form and instruction sheet
  • 1 labeled sample collection box in a resealable, write-on panel bag
  • 1 scented bag