Giardia
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GIARDIASIS |
Giardia are flagellated protozoa which can infect many animals.
Typical symptoms include chronic diarrhoea and weight loss.
Giardia is being increasingly recognised in association with enteric disease in dogs.
This infection is potentially zoonotic.
Giardia testing at TEST-A-PET
Parasite Detection
Giardia are detected by examination of faecal preparations.
Shedding of cysts is variable, so sensitivity may be increased by examining samples collected over three consecutive days.
Sample required: 1g fresh faeces.
Results are available within two working days of us receiving the sample.
Links
For details on submitting samples for Giardia testing, please click here.
For further advice on diagnosis and treatment, please click here.
