Submission Forms
Dx Parasitology Fee Schedule [FY2024] (Note: New fee schedule as of Sept. 1, 2024!)
DX Parasitology Fillable Electronic Submission Form
DX Parasitology Multiple Animal Supplemental Form
Shipping Information
US Postal Service:
Diagnostic Parasitology Service
MS 4467
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4467
FedEX and UPS:
Diagnostic Parasitology Service
Texas A&M University
664 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy. Bldg. 1814
College Station, TX 77843-4467
Important “Dos”
- Please, check the submission requirements for each test.
- Samples should be properly stored in vials or bags.
- Express the air out of the plastic bags to avoid parasite development that may impact results.
- Samples should be properly labeled.
- The submission form should be filled with appropriate history and requested tests, included with the sample, and/or emailed.
- Overnight shipping is ideal to avoid impact on the results.
- Cold packs should be used for fecal samples, especially in hot weather.
- Remember, we are here to assist you!
Tests, Fees, & Purpose of Tests
(Note: New fee schedule as of Sept. 1, 2024)
| Test | Sample Type | Fee (1-9 samples) | Fee (10+ samples)* | Purpose | Min. amount of sample | Turnaround Time |
| Double Centrifugal Flotation (Sugar) | Feces | $19.50 | Qualitative and concentration technique for recovering eggs and oocysts from feces | 2g | 1-2 Days | |
| Giardia Double Centrifugal Flotation (Zinc) | Feces | $19.50 | Qualitative and concentration technique for recovering eggs and oocysts from feces, used mainly for detection of Giardia sp. oocysts | 2g | 1-2 Days | |
| Direct Smear | Feces | $15 | Qualitative technique primarily used for detection of motile protozoal trophozoites and L1 larvae of some nematodes (e.g., Strongyloides) | 1g | 1-2 Days | |
| Combination: Flotation + Smear | Feces | $27.50 | Combination of double centrifugal sugar flotation and direct saline smear (as above) | 3g | 1-2 Days | |
| Sedimentation Test (Small Animals) | Feces | $26 | $23 | Qualitative and concentration technique used to detect dense eggs that do not float well such as: Spirurid nematides, fluke, Acanthocephalan, and Pseudophyllidean eggs | 5g | 1-2 Days |
| Fluke Finder (Large Animals) | Feces | $25 | $22.50 | Qualitative and concentration technique for recovering Fasciola hepatica eggs from domestic ruminants and bison, Fascioloides magna from cervids, and other fluke eggs from large animal feces | 5g | 1-2 Days |
| Quantitative Fecal Egg Count (McMasters) | Feces | $19.50 | $16.50 | Quantitative and concentration technique for counting eggs and/or oocysts in large numbers, Most useful small ruminants, horses and young bovids | Small ruminants-2g
Horses-4g | 1-2 Days |
| Quantitative Fecal Egg Count (Wisconsin Double Centrifugation) | Feces | $26 | $22 | Quantitative and concentration technique for counting eggs and/or oocysts in low numbers, Most useful for cattle and bison | 5g | 1-2 Days |
| Quantitative Fecal Egg Count (MiniFLOTAC) | Feces | $26 | $22 | Quantitative and concentration technique for counting eggs and/or oocysts | 5g | 1-2 Days |
| Eimeria oocyst Count (McMasters) | Feces | $18 | Quantitative and concentration technique for counting oocysts in large numbers (Poultry) | 2g | 1-2 Days | |
| Eimeria oocyst Count (MiniFLOTAC) | Feces | $22 | Quantitative and concentration technique for counting oocysts (Poultry) | 2-5g | 1-2 Days | |
| Coproculture and Larval ID | Feces | $60 | Quantitative and concentration technique that allows genus-level identification of larvae gastrointestinal nematodes cultured from eggs | 50g (can be pooled) | 8-15 Days | |
| Baermann Test | Feces | $25 | $22.50 | Qualitative and concentration technique for recovery of larvae from feces
Large Animal: Dictyocaulus, Protostrongylus, Muellerius, and Paraelaphostrongylus Small Animal: Strongyloides, Filaroides, Crenosoma, and Aelurostrongylus | 2g Small Animal
5g Large Animal | 1-2* Days
* Most Baermanns require 2 days for processing and reading; therefore, it is good to avoid Friday submissions. |
| Organ/Worm Count | Organ and Contents | $66 | Quantitative and concentration technique used primarily to detect and determine worm burdens in the abomasum and intestines of livestock and other ungulates. | 1-3 Days | ||
| Gross Specimen ID | Specimen in 70% Ethanol | Simple ID $24.00 | Advanced ID $28.00 | Identification of endo or ectoparasites based on morphological characteristics. | Individual or multiple parasites. Presence of two or more different parasites may reflect on charges. | 1 -7 Days.
While most should take 1-2 days, some specimens may require additional processing and research for an accurate diagnosis. |
| Stained Fecal Smear | Feces | $28 | Qualitative technique for identification of protozoa or larvae in fecal samples | 1g | Min of 1 Day | |
| Knott Test for Microfilariae | Blood | $24 | Concentration technique for microfilariae of filarial nematodes in blood samples | 2mL | 1-2 Days | |
| Stained Blood Film | Blood | $28 | Qualitative technique for identification of protozoan or larvae (microfilariae) in blood samples | 1mL | Min of 1 Day | |
| Other Parasitology Services | Variable | Contact the lab for info. | Variable | Variable | ||
| After Hours Fee | $75 |