Quick Takeaways:
- IDEXX has expanded its Faecal Dx antigen testing platform in the UK to detect taeniid tapeworms, including Taenia and Echinococcus species, broadening parasite detection beyond faecal flotation alone.
- The addition brings Faecal Dx to seven clinically relevant intestinal parasite groups, including hookworm, roundworm, whipworm, flea tapeworm, taeniid tapeworms, Cystoisospora, and Giardia in select panels.
- For UK IDEXX Reference Laboratories customers, taeniid tapeworm detection is included at no additional cost, with positive results automatically triggering a complimentary Echinococcus RealPCR test, supporting earlier identification of clinically important and zoonotic parasites.
Why It Matters?
IDEXX’s addition of taeniid tapeworm (Taenia and Echinococcus) detection to its Faecal Dx antigen platform in the UK broadens routine parasite screening beyond faecal flotation and strengthens its reference‑lab offering for both wellness and sick‑pet visits. By including taeniid detection at no extra cost and automatically triggering a complimentary Echinococcus RealPCR on positives, IDEXX makes it easier for clinics to identify clinically important and zoonotic parasites earlier, which can drive higher test utilization, improve case detection, and reinforce IDEXX’s leadership in veterinary parasitology diagnostics against competing PCR and antigen panels.
Source: Businesswire
