Reptile Gold Test
๐ฆ Reptile Gold Test Including Cryptosporidium Antigen
โ More specific parasite screening with added Cryptosporidium testing
This enhanced screening profile includes our Silver Level microscopy plus dedicated Cryptosporidium testing via antigen detection. Results are interpreted and reported by an experienced exotics veterinary surgeon. Ideal for routine checks or reptiles with mild symptoms.
โ About This Test:
โ๏ธ Silver Parasite Test (Microscopy)
โ๏ธ Detects All Major Parasite Groups
โ๏ธ Includes Cryptosporidium Antigen Test (not PCR)
โ๏ธ Results Within 2 Working Days (up to 7 in busy periods)
โ๏ธ Report by Exotics Veterinary Surgeon
๐ Testing Levels Explained:
๐ช SILVER Level: Parasite detection and pinworm count
๐ฅ GOLD Level: Silver + Cryptosporidium antigen (not qPCR)
๐ฅ PLATINUM Level: Gold + Antigen tests for Giardia , Salmonella , Campylobacter
๐ DIAMOND Level: Silver + 5 x real-time PCRs + outbound and tracked return postage — premium, highest sensitivity parasite & bacterial detection (pathogens listed below)
๐ซ Return postage is not included in Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels.
Pathogens Included in DIAMOND Level (Real-Time PCR):
โ๏ธ Cryptosporidium
spp.
โ๏ธ Giardia
spp.
โ๏ธ Entamoeba invadens
(Reptile-specific amoeba)
โ๏ธ Campylobacter fetus
subsp. testudinum
(Reptile-specific Campylobacter)
โ๏ธ Salmonella
spp.
Diamond Level is the most advanced qPCR profile available — ideal for reptiles with symptoms, wild-caught specimens, or advanced health screening.
๐งช Techniques Used (Gold Level):
โ๏ธ Direct Wet Mounts
โ๏ธ McMasters Flotation
โ๏ธ Worm-Count (if reference published)
โ๏ธ Centrifugal Flotation (for wild-caught reptiles)
โ๏ธ Cryptosporidium Antigen Test
๐ How It Works:
- Checkout and receive collection pack
- Collect sample (do not fill more than ¾ of the pot)
- Post to us using a tracked service to avoid delays or loss
- Receive your personalised veterinary report by email
