Reptile, Amphibian & Bird Fecal Parasite Test Kit
Convenient mail-in fecal parasite testing for reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
Affordable Pet Labs makes it easy to collect your pet’s fecal sample at home and send it to a veterinary diagnostic laboratory for testing. This test is designed to evaluate fecal samples for gastrointestinal parasites commonly found in exotic pets.
What This Test Evaluates
The laboratory examines the submitted fecal sample for gastrointestinal parasites included within the testing methodology, including relevant intestinal parasites and protozoal organisms such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium when applicable.
This test is intended to provide useful laboratory information that can be reviewed by pet owners and shared with a veterinarian when appropriate.
Easy At-Home Sample Collection
No clinic visit is required to collect the sample.
Your kit includes the materials needed to collect and return a fecal sample from home.
How It Works
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Order your test kit online
Your collection materials are shipped directly to you.
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Collect a fresh fecal sample
Follow the included instructions for proper sample collection.
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Return the sample to the laboratory
Use the provided return shipping materials to send the sample for processing.
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Receive your results electronically
Your laboratory report will be sent after testing is completed.
Typical Turnaround Time
Laboratory results are typically available within 3–5 business days after the sample is received by the laboratory.
Shipping and transit time are separate from laboratory processing time.
Designed for Exotic Pets
This test may be appropriate for many species, including:
- Reptiles
- Bearded dragons
- Geckos
- Snakes
- Turtles and tortoises
- Amphibians
- Birds
- Other appropriate exotic species
What Is Included
- At-home fecal sample collection materials
- Easy-to-follow collection instructions
- Return shipping materials
- Veterinary diagnostic laboratory testing
- Electronic laboratory results
Nationwide Mail-In Testing
Affordable Pet Labs offers convenient mail-in veterinary diagnostic testing throughout the United States, making laboratory testing more accessible for pet owners who prefer to collect samples at home.
Samples are processed through veterinary diagnostic laboratory partners using established testing methods.
Affordable Pet Labs Parasite Monitoring Program
Submitted test data may also contribute to Affordable Pet Labs’ parasite monitoring efforts. These data help us better understand geographic trends in parasite findings across the United States.
You can view our Parasite Detection Map to see parasite trends identified through submitted testing.
Important Information
This test provides laboratory findings from the submitted fecal sample and is not a substitute for a complete veterinary examination.
If your pet is experiencing significant illness, severe diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, weakness, loss of appetite, or other concerning symptoms, contact a veterinarian for appropriate evaluation and treatment recommendations.
Affordable Pet Labs is committed to making veterinary diagnostic testing more convenient, accessible, and affordable for pet owners.
Order your Reptile, Amphibian & Bird Fecal Parasite Test Kit today and collect your pet’s sample from the comfort of home.
