Reptile Platinum Test
🦎 Comprehensive Parasite & Bacteria Screening
✅ Thorough screening for all major parasite groups with high sensitivity
This comprehensive test screens for common parasitic and bacterial pathogens using a combination of flotation, microscopy, and antigen detection methods. Results are interpreted and reported by an experienced exotics veterinary surgeon.
✅ About This Test:
✔️ Microscopy: Detects All Major Parasite Groups
✔️ Cryptosporidium antigen (not PCR)
✔️ Giardia antigen
✔️ Salmonella antigen
✔️ Campylobacter antigen
✔️ Results Within 2 Working Days (up to 7 in busy periods)
✔️ Report by Exotics Veterinary Surgeon
❗ Please note: This package does not include PCR testing.
💎 Testing Levels Explained:
🪙 SILVER Level: Parasite detection and pinworm count
🥈 GOLD Level: Silver + Cryptosporidium antigen (not qPCR)
🥇 PLATINUM Level: Gold + Antigen tests for Giardia , Salmonella , Campylobacter
💎 DIAMOND Level: Silver + 5 x real-time PCRs + outbound and tracked return postage — premium, highest sensitivity parasite & bacterial detection (pathogens listed below)
🚫 Return postage is not included in Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels.
Pathogens Included in DIAMOND Level (Real-Time PCR):
✔️ Cryptosporidium
spp.
✔️ Giardia
spp.
✔️ Entamoeba invadens
(Reptile-specific amoeba)
✔️ Campylobacter fetus
subsp. testudinum
(Reptile-specific Campylobacter)
✔️ Salmonella
spp.
Diamond Level is the most advanced qPCR profile available — ideal for reptiles with symptoms, wild-caught specimens, or advanced health screening.
🧪 Techniques Used (Platinum Level):
✔️ Direct Wet Mounts
✔️ McMasters Flotation
✔️ Pinworm Count
✔️ Centrifugal Flotation (for wild-caught reptiles)
✔️ Cryptosporidium , Giardia , Salmonella , Campylobacter antigen tests
📌 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
🔎 Note: Routine Salmonella screening is generally not advised by the CDC or ARAV, as reptiles are intermittent shedders and can yield false negatives. All reptiles should be considered potential carriers.
