Aerobic Culture
Submit appropriate swabs, fluids, tissues, or other specimens for aerobic culture and identification.
Microbiology and Parasitology
Submit bacterial and fungal cultures, urine culture with MIC, fecal O&P, Giardia, and targeted parasite tests through B&L.
Culture and Parasite Testing
Anaerobic Culture
Submit properly collected specimens in suitable anaerobic transport media when anaerobic infection is suspected.
Urine Culture and MIC
Submit urine for organism identification and minimum inhibitory concentration reporting.
Fungal Culture
Order fungal culture, identification, and listed susceptibility options for appropriate specimens.
Fecal O&P and Giardia
Submit feces for ova and parasite examination, Giardia antigen, or listed follow-up testing.
Targeted Parasite Tests
Use listed tests such as Modified Knott’s or Baermann when the suspected parasite requires a specific method.
When Practices Use Microbiology or Parasitology Testing
These services support cases that need organism recovery, susceptibility information, routine parasite screening, or a targeted parasitology method.
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A recurrent or complicated infection needs culture and susceptibility data.
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A urine sample needs culture, identification, and MIC reporting.
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A wound, tissue, fluid, or respiratory specimen needs culture.
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A fungal infection is suspected and culture is appropriate.
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A preventive or diagnostic visit requires fecal parasite screening.
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The suspected parasite calls for a specific collection or test method.
Collect a Representative, Uncontaminated Sample
The collection site, container, transport medium, and timing all affect what the laboratory can recover or detect.
Sample before treatment when possible
For culture, collect before antimicrobial therapy when clinically feasible. If treatment has started, include the drug and dosing history on the submission.
Reduce outside contamination
Use aseptic technique and collect from the active site of disease. Surface contamination can obscure the organism responsible for the case.
Use the correct transport system
Aerobic, anaerobic, fungal, urine, and fecal specimens have different container and transport requirements. Confirm the selected test before collection.
Submit fresh fecal material
Place an adequate fresh fecal sample in a clean, leak-proof container. Submit it promptly and follow the selected test's handling instructions.
Microbiology and Parasitology Tests
Find aerobic, anaerobic, fungal, and urine culture options alongside fecal O&P, Giardia, Modified Knott’s, Baermann, and related parasite tests.
Use the B&L test menu to confirm specimen type, transport medium, collection timing, storage, test code, and turnaround details.
Search culture, fecal, Giardia, or parasite tests| Test | Code | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Acid-Fast Stain for Mycobacterium 1-2 Days | 830 | |
| Aerobic and Anaerobic Culture 7 Days | 6005 | |
| Aerobic and Fungal Culture 2-5 Days | 6045 | |
| Aerobic Culture 2-5 Days | 6000 | |
| View all 19 related tests | ||
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Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology FAQs
What microbiology tests can practices submit to B&L?
B&L lists aerobic and anaerobic culture, urine culture with MIC, fungal culture and identification, selected fungal susceptibility testing, acid-fast staining, and related microbiology tests.
What does MIC mean on a culture result?
The minimum inhibitory concentration is the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial that prevents visible growth of the recovered organism under standardized laboratory conditions. Interpret it with the full culture report and clinical case.
What parasitology tests does B&L offer?
The test menu includes fecal O&P, fecal O&P with Giardia antigen, Giardia antigen, Modified Knott’s testing, Baermann testing for lungworm, and listed follow-up options.
How should a fecal sample be submitted?
Submit an adequate fresh sample in a clean, leak-proof container and avoid contamination with litter, soil, or urine. Confirm storage and shipping requirements in the B&L test menu.