Feces test and viral/bacterial infection

Tiel

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Jan 7, 2021
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Haku (male normal grey cockatiel)
Hendrix (female yellow-faced lutino cockatiel)
Hey Parrot Mom/Dad community!
After having a talk with my avian vet I decided to deliver a feces sample to his lab, but I have a general question that I forgot to ask my vet:
Can feces determine infections such as chlamydia? Or do you specifically require a blood sample for that? I really doubt that my bird has a parasite problem (although It'd never hurt to test him regardless) but I was wondering whether I can feel assured of no viral/bacterial infections with only a feces sample.

Thank you in advance!!
 

Laurasea

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If tgey culture yes can determine bacteria , i think can also send out fir some virus, can do gram stain see if yeast overgrowth, ir bacteria over growth.
 

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