Dog and Cat Diamond Test (qPCR) Retail
Dog & Cat Diamond Test – Retail
✅ Our most complete and sensitive veterinary profile — parasites + bacteria by real-time PCR
Thank you for purchasing the Dog & Cat Diamond Test from an authorised retailer or Amazon. This is our most comprehensive faecal testing profile for dogs and cats, combining standard parasitology, lungworm detection and real-time PCR for key parasitic and bacterial pathogens. All results are reviewed and reported by an RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon, typically within 1–2 working days of sample receipt (please allow up to 7 working days in rare cases).
✅ What’s Included:
✔️ Microscopy — Wet Mounts, Flotation & Sedimentation
✔️ Baermann Lungworm Test
✔️ Real-Time PCR — Parasites:
✔️ Cryptosporidium
spp.
✔️ Giardia
spp.
✔️ Real-Time PCR — Bacteria:
✔️ Campylobacter jejuni/coli
✔️ Salmonella
spp.
✔️ E. coli
STEC
✔️ Veterinary report by an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
✔️ Retail kit contents: collection pot, zip-seal bag, prepaid mailer & QR code for registration
🧪 Techniques Used:
✔️ Direct Wet Mounts
✔️ Flotation techniques
✔️ Sedimentation
✔️ Baermann Lungworm Test
✔️ Real-Time qPCR (6 targets total)
📋 How to Register & Submit Your Test:
- Collect the sample: A 3-day pooled sample is recommended. Fill the pot at least half full but do not exceed ¾. Store in the fridge while collecting.
- Register your test: Scan the QR code inside your box or visit www.parasitevet.co.uk/instructions. Enter the 10–11 digit activation code(inside the box) in the coupon field at checkout to activate your test.
- Prepare for posting: Close the pot firmly and place it in the zip-seal bag. Return it to the box and place the box inside the prepaid mail bag. Note your tracking code if you wish to monitor delivery.
⏱️ Turnaround Time: Results are usually sent within 1–2 working days of receiving the sample. Please allow up to 7 working days in rare cases.







