Ceratomyxa shasta Intestinal Smear
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Aquatic Health | Mon-Fri | 29 days |
Price:
$25.00
Description
To detect the myxosporean parasite Ceratomyxa shasta in intestinal mucus by examination of stained smears using light microscopy.
Specimens Required
Mucosa from posterior 1/3 of the intestine.
Sampling Requirements
Excise the distal intestine with a scalpel or scissors and discard the feces. Scrape the mucosal surface with the cytology scraper and place collected mucosal cells and mucus into an appropriate whirlpak bag or sample tube. Pool samples from up to 5 fish.
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Collection Container
Capped tube or whirlpak bag.
Packing Instructions
Ship chilled in insulted cooler or styrofoam shipper on ice packs.
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Special Instructions
Ordering Instructions
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To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.