Demodex gatoi (cat) - PCR

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8866


Demodicosis due to D. gatoi should be included in the differential diagnosis of any cat with pruritus.

Material

skin scrapings, skin biopsies, (hair)

Method

realtime PCR

Duration

1 - 3 days

Remark

Due to the sometimes low mite burden, several superficial skin scrapings should be performed.