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Cerberus Sciences offers testing, investigative and health monitoring services for the small and exotic animal veterinary community. Our range includes serology, bacteriology, parasitology, molecular testing, and histopathology for disease investigations.
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Ferrets form tight, often affectionate, bonds with their human family, adore playful activities, and enjoy a lengthy snooze.
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The list of tests may not be exhaustive and if you have further enquiries please contact us.
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For current prices, please contact us.
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Abbreviation
Sample Type
FF
Oral P
TM Swab
Fresh Faeces
Transport Media Swab* (optimal for Bacteriology)
Oropharyngeal area
* These sample type materials can be provided by Cerberus Sciences upon request
Bacteriology Tests
A variety of tests can be performed on easily obtained samples types for the listed agents.
Parasitology Tests
A variety of tests can be performed on easily obtained samples types for the listed agents.
Molecular Testing
PCR is used a confirmatory test for bacterial agents and parasites or as an initial test depending on the sample type received.
Histopathology for Disease Investigations
Our veterinary pathologist, Dr. Lorna Rasmussen, has over 25 years’ experience in veterinary anatomical and clinical pathology incorporating companion animals, production animals, African wildlife, exotic species and laboratory animals.
Her expertise in conjunction with patient clinical history enables us to investigate the possible aetiology and pathogenesis of the symptoms and/or syndrome. Pathologic lesions and fluids can also be submitted for examination.
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