Effective October 1st, Antech Diagnostics will perform a Blood Parasite screening on the blood smears of all feline CBCs with a PCV less than 25%. Any CBC with a PCV of less than 25% will automatically generate a Blood Parasite Screen. The corresponding blood smear will be reviewed microscopically, and either Positive or Negative will be entered for blood parasites. This automatic Blood Parasite Screen will be performed without additional charge. The screen will look for Hemobartonella, and any other blood parasite present.

If a clinician would like a Blood Parasite Screen performed regardless of PCV, please submit a fresh blood smear or EDTA specimen and order a Blood Parasite Screen [test code 5336 West Coast or 104 East Coast]. A blood parasite evaluation on felines with PCVs greater than 25% is seldom indicated.