IDEXX adds tapeworm detection to UK faecal testing platform

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IDEXX Expands Faecal Dx Antigen Testing Platform in the United Kingdom with Taeniid Tapeworm Detection

September 17, 2026 3:00 AM EDT

Expanded testing menu now detects more intestinal parasites during routine visits

WESTBROOK, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, today announced the expansion of its Faecal Dx antigen testing platform in the United Kingdom with taeniid tapeworm, including Taenia and Echinococcus species. Proven to detect up to twice as many intestinal parasite infections earlier than faecal flotation alone,1 Faecal Dx antigen testing delivers broader parasite detection in a single test for both wellness and sick-pet... More