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RADIL Introduces Pinworm by PCR Testing
11.19.2009

In the past, in order to accurately determine the presence of pinworms in an animal has required a post-mortem direct exam.  With the introduction of RADIL's new PCR assay which tests for both Syphacia obvelata and Aspiculuris tetraptera, antemortem testing can now be performed with highly accurate results.  RADIL's Pinworm PCR assay is nearly as sensitive as the direct exam and has the advantage that the animal does not need to be euthanized for evaluation.  In studies, it was also more sensitive than either of the two antemortem tests (tape test and fecal float).

Pinworm by PCR evaluation will be available beginning December 1, 2009 as part of the Mouse Basic , Mouse Comprehensive and Rat Basic Fecal Panels, as a Helicobacter & Pinworm panel, or as a stand-alone assay.  For more information and pricing, please click here. 

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MFI² - The next generation in serology testing
11.19.2009

At this year's National AALAS Meeting in Denver, Colorado, RADIL introduced a breakthrough serologic testing technology that will offer clients an increased level of results confidence for the most prevalent mouse and rat agents.  MFI² represents an advanced approach to serologic monitoring for laboratory animal pathogens, providing the highest level of diagnostic accuracy available.   By evaluating multiple antigens for each agent, primary and confirmatory testing now occur at the same time, saving time and increasing the predictive value of the final results.  Clients will begin seeing multiple antigens reported on case reports as of December 1, 2009.

For more information regarding MFI², please visit the Serology section of this site.

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The RADIL performs
a variety of parasitological assays. It is best to submit live animals for rodent parasitologic examinations. Animals of the most susceptible age should be selected to increase the likelihood of detecting parasitisms.

If you have any questions about sample submission, specimen collection, or other parasitology services, please contact the RADIL at 800-669-0825 or e-mail us.

Cellophane Tape Interpretation

Services include preparation of cellophane tape sample and examination of sample for pinworm ova. Ova are speciated based on size and shape. Three to five-week-old live animals are preferred for these examinations. Cellophane tape tests are most commonly used for the detection of Syphacia sp. ova which are known to be deposited in the perianal region of rodents by the female pinworm.

 

Fecal Floatation
Live animals, fresh feces or formalin-fixed feces may be submitted. Services include flotation of ova in supersaturated salt solution, and microscopic examination of buoyant material for helminth ova, particularly Aspiculuris sp. in rodents, or protozoal oocysts. To increase the sensitivity of detection of helminth ova using fecal flotation, please submit approximately 10 fecal pallets per animal. Repeat sample submissions may also increase the sensitivity of fecal flotation testing.

Identification of Preserved Parasites to Genus Level
Services include microscopic examination of fixed specimens and identification of parasites based on morphology.