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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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Rats are fantastic pets with their social temperament, intelligent nature, and affectionate personalities.
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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
DBS
F.B.T
FF
FLOQ Swab
in B.T
Oral P
SG
TM Swab
Dried Blood Spot*
Fresh Faeces in PCR Bead Tube* (Do NOT use IF Bacteriology tests are required on this sample)
Fresh Faeces
Dry Flocked swab* (suitable for Molecular Testing)
… in PCR Bead Tube* (Do NOT use IF Bacteriology tests are required on this sample)
Oropharyngeal area
Salivary Glands
Transport Media Swab* (optimal for Bacteriology)
* These sample type materials can be provided by Cerberus Sciences upon request
Serology tests
The use of the Dried Blood Spots for serology sample submission have enhanced simplicity of sample collection and transportation.
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 Tests
PCR is used a confirmatory test for bacterial agents and parasites or as an initial test depending on the sample type received. Some Molecular tests of interest are listed below.
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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