The Fish Pepsin Digestion Test allows microscopic detection of Myxobolus cerebralis myxospores, the causative agent of whirling disease. For population screening cranial cartilage and gill arches or whole heads from a minimum of 50 fish should be submitted. Samples once collected need to be shipped frozen to the Diagnostic Laboratory for analysis.
Test Code: UCERE.
| Discipline: | PARASIT |
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| Test Days: | Monday to Friday |
| Turn Around Time (Days): | 14-30 days |
| Samples: | Cranial cartilage and gill arches or full fish heads |
| Container: | Sterile, wide mouth, leak proof, screw cap, plastic container |
| Handling/ Storage: | Frozen |
| Test Fee: | *You can only see pricing if you are logged in. |
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