About
OvaCyte Pet by INDICAL BIOSCIENCE is a fully automated, AI-powered fecal analysis system purpose-built for veterinary practices working with cats and dogs. The device streamlines the entire parasite testing workflow — from sample preparation to results — with minimal hands-on time and zero mess. Using the OvaPrep tool, staff can prepare a fecal sample in under 60 seconds without weighing, manual maceration, or separate centrifugation. The closed-system cassette is loaded directly onto the OvaCyte Pet Fecal Analyzer, which performs automated succussion, digital scanning, and AI-powered image recognition to identify parasite species and count eggs or oocysts. Results are delivered within minutes and are accessible through the OvaCyte web application on any computer, tablet, or smartphone. The system detects a broad library of common canine and feline parasites including hookworms, roundworms, coccidia, whipworm, lungworm, and tapeworm. OvaCyte Pet is designed for veterinary clinics that want to bring lab-standard diagnostic quality in-house, enabling faster, more accurate treatment decisions without the delays or costs of external lab submissions. It is particularly valuable for busy practices seeking to improve parasite testing throughput and reduce reliance on manual microscopy. The system offers significantly higher sensitivity compared to traditional centrifugation methods, especially for coccidia identification.
Key Features
- 60-Second Mess-Free Sample Prep: The OvaPrep closed-system tool prepares fecal samples in under 60 seconds with no weighing, maceration, or manual centrifugation — eliminating smell and mess.
- AI-Powered Parasite Identification: Automated image recognition software identifies parasite species and counts eggs or oocysts from a built-in library covering common canine and feline parasites.
- Results in Minutes: Full scan, analysis, and reporting are completed within consultation time, enabling real-time treatment decisions without waiting for external lab results.
- Broad Parasite Detection Library: Detects hookworms, roundworms, coccidia, whipworm, lungworm, and tapeworm in both cats and dogs, with new species continuously added to the library.
- Web-Based Results Dashboard: Results and scan images are accessible via the OvaCyte web application on any computer, tablet, or smartphone, enabling flexible clinic workflows.
Use Cases
- Veterinary clinics performing routine wellness checks that include fecal parasite screening for cats and dogs
- Busy practices seeking to reduce turnaround time by replacing external lab submissions with in-house point-of-care testing
- Clinics looking to make real-time treatment decisions during consultations without waiting for laboratory results
- Veterinary hospitals wanting to improve diagnostic accuracy over manual microscopy with AI-assisted parasite identification
- Multi-pet households or shelter veterinarians needing rapid, high-throughput fecal screening for large numbers of animals
Pros
- True Point-of-Care Diagnostics: Brings lab-quality fecal analysis directly into the clinic, eliminating external lab turnaround times and enabling same-visit treatment decisions.
- Minimal Staff Training Required: The automated, load-and-go workflow is simple enough for any clinic staff member to operate, reducing dependency on specialist lab technicians.
- Higher Sensitivity Than Traditional Methods: Clinical data shows OvaCyte Pet outperforms standard centrifugation techniques, particularly for coccidia identification.
Cons
- Hardware Dependency: Requires purchase of dedicated physical analyzer hardware and proprietary cassettes, representing a capital investment for clinics.
- Limited to Fecal Parasite Analysis: The system is purpose-built for fecal egg/oocyst detection and does not support other types of diagnostic testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get results with OvaCyte Pet?
OvaCyte Pet delivers results within a few minutes — well within a standard consultation window. Sample preparation takes under 60 seconds, and the automated scan and analysis complete shortly after loading.
Which parasites can OvaCyte Pet detect?
OvaCyte Pet detects a wide range of canine and feline parasites including hookworms (Ancylostoma spp., Uncinaria stenocephala), roundworms (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), coccidia (Cystoisospora spp.), whipworm (Trichuris vulpis), lungworm (Capillaria aerophila), and tapeworm (Taenia).
Does OvaCyte Pet require specialist training to operate?
No. The closed-system OvaPrep tool and load-and-go analyzer are designed for ease of use by any clinic staff member without specialist laboratory training.
Where can I view the results?
Results and all scan images are available through the OvaCyte web application, accessible on any computer, tablet, or smartphone immediately after analysis is complete.
How does OvaCyte Pet compare to traditional centrifugation methods?
OvaCyte Pet has demonstrated significantly higher sensitivity than traditional centrifugation and passive flotation methods, particularly for detecting coccidia, providing more reliable diagnostic outcomes.
