Differentiate Key Viral Causes of Canine Respiratory Disease
When a dog presents with coughing and nasal discharge, quickly distinguish between Canine Distemper Virus and Canine Adenovirus-2. A critical step in the Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) workup.
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The Tashikin CDV/CAV-2 Ag Combo Test is a rapid, efficient tool for veterinarians faced with cases of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD). Both viruses can present with similar initial signs, but the prognosis and management are vastly different. This test allows for the simultaneous, differential detection of antigens from both pathogens from a single swab. A rapid in-clinic result helps guide prognosis, biosecurity protocols, and client communication, especially in a shelter or kennel setting.
Your Path to a Specific Respiratory Diagnosis:
Test Dogs with CIRD
The ideal frontline test for dogs of any age presenting with coughing, sneezing, and ocular or nasal discharge.
Differentiate Pathogens
Quickly determine if the cause is the more severe and systemic CDV or the typically self-limiting respiratory disease of CAV-2.
Guide Prognosis & Isolation
A positive CDV result warrants a grave prognosis and strict isolation, while a CAV-2 result allows for more routine kennel cough management.
| Parametri | Arvo |
|---|---|
| Analytes | Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) Ag, Canine Adenovirus-2 (CAV-2) Ag |
| Methodology | Lateral Flow Immunochromatographic Assay |
| Sample Type | Canine Conjunctival or Nasal Secretions |
| Assay Time | 5-10 minutes |
| Kit Size | 10 Tests / Kit |
| Storage | 2-30°C (36-86°F) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
Performance validated against reference methods like RT-PCR and virus isolation for reliable differential diagnosis.
Collect Secretions
Use the provided swab to collect a sample of the dog's conjunctival or nasal secretions.
Prepare Sample
Insert the swab into the assay buffer tube. Agitate the swab vigorously in the buffer to ensure the sample is well-mixed.
Apply Sample
Using the provided dropper, add 3-4 drops of the extracted fluid from the buffer tube into the sample well (S) of the test cassette.
Read Results
Interpret the results for both the CDV and CAV-2 test lines at 10 minutes.
Manage and Contain Respiratory Outbreaks
In high-density populations like shelters or boarding kennels, respiratory disease can spread rapidly. Logging test results in VetEx.ai provides a clear picture of which pathogens are circulating, allowing for targeted sanitation, effective quarantine strategies, and data-driven management of the outbreak.
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