Name: Complete Parasitological Exam, McMaster & Sedimentation-Flotation
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 79.9 EUR

About

Quantitative and qualitative faecal examination performed in our laboratory by the Modified McMaster technique combined with sedimentation-flotation, read by light microscopy.

What the report covers, parasite by parasite:

Trematodes: Fasciola spp.
Cestodes (tapeworms): Anoplocephala spp. and Paranoplocephala spp.
Protozoa: Giardia (qualitative)
Nematodes, ascarids: Parascaris spp.
Nematodes, Strongylida: Strongylus spp. (large strongyles) and Cyathostomum spp. (small strongyles)
Egg contamination potential (AAEP classification)
Nematodes: Strongyloides spp.
Nematodes: Oxyuris equi (pinworm)
Nematodes: Habronema spp. (qualitative)

Quantitative results are given in eggs (or oocysts) per gram of faeces, EPG/OPG. Each parasite is then classified. The report is issued in the EquiHealth format, with one card per group (Trematodes, Cestodes, Protozoa, Nematodes).

Why test?

Routine faecal egg counts show which horses really need deworming, which parasites they carry and how heavily they shed eggs. Treating only when the count justifies it slows the spread of dewormer resistance and protects the pasture.

Results

How results are classified

Strongylida (EPG): Negative 0 · Low 1–200 · Moderate 201–500 · High 501–5 000 · Extremely high above 5 000.

Egg contamination potential (AAEP): Low 1–200 · Moderate 201–500 · High above 500 EPG.

Fasciola, tapeworms, Parascaris, Strongyloides and Oxyuris (EPG/OPG): Negative 0 · Positive, low 1–49 · Positive, high 50 or more.

Habronema and Giardia: Positive or Negative (qualitative, no count).

Every result is reviewed and validated by our Technical Director before the report is released.

Sample

Fresh faeces in a clean, sealed container, kept cool (not frozen).

Turnaround

Performed in our laboratory. Turnaround to be confirmed by the laboratory.

Shipping is arranged and paid for by the client; transit time is not included.

How it works

🛒 Buy the test: select and buy the test online.

📧 Receive the instructions: after payment is confirmed, you receive the sample collection instructions by e-mail.

📄 Complete the form: print and complete the submission form with the animal’s identification.

✨ Collect the sample: pull 20 to 40 hair roots with the bulb and stick them in the marked area of the form, or ask your veterinarian to collect blood in a K3-EDTA tube.

📮 Send it to the laboratory: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📊 Receive the report: the certified report is issued as soon as the analysis is validated.

FAQs

Who collects the sample? See Sample for the material and the volume this test requires.

How should the sample be sent? Keep it cool (not frozen) and send it by tracked courier as soon as it is collected. Shipping is arranged and paid for by the client.

What happens if the sample arrives unsuitable? We contact you before processing and ask for a new sample.

Can other tests be added to the same sample? Often yes, if the material and the volume allow it. Ask us before shipping.

How long does it take? See Turnaround. The count starts when the sample arrives at the laboratory, not when you order.

For Professionals

Method as reported: McMaster Modificado + Sedimentação Flutuação, MO (light microscopy). Sample type on the report: F (Feces/Stool). The faecal egg count supports targeted deworming decisions; repeat the count 10 to 14 days after treatment to check the response (faecal egg count reduction).