Chlamydophila spp.
can affect a range of pets from dogs and cats, to birds. Chlamydophila psittaci
(Ornithosis in birds, Psittacosis in humans) is a commonly encountered pathogen in birds with a zoonotic potential (potential to cause disease in humans).
Antigen detection in faeces.
Specificity 99.5% and Sensitivity 93%.
A 3 day pooled faecal sample is advised.
Sample: do not fill more than 75% or 3/4 of the pot.
Postage: s
end sample to us via tracked
service to reduce delays or samples getting lost.
