Screen for a Major Global Vector-Borne Protozoal Disease
Rapidly screen for Canine Leishmaniasis, a chronic and debilitating disease transmitted by sand flies. Essential for dogs in endemic regions, traveling pets, and patients with unexplained clinical signs.
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Canine Leishmaniasis is a severe, systemic disease with a wide range of clinical presentations, from chronic skin and ocular lesions to life-threatening kidney failure. As the disease becomes more widespread due to pet travel, rapid screening is crucial. The Tashikin Leishmania Ab Test is a simple, effective tool for detecting a host immune response to the parasite. A positive result is a strong indicator of exposure and is a critical first step in the diagnostic workup for this complex disease.
Your Path to Managing a Complex Disease:
Screen At-Risk Dogs
Essential for screening dogs living in or traveling to endemic areas (e.g., the Mediterranean, South America) and for blood donors.
Investigate Clinical Signs
The ideal first test for dogs presenting with chronic skin lesions (e.g., exfoliative dermatitis), weight loss, or lymphadenopathy.
Support a Diagnosis
A positive antibody result in a clinically ill dog is highly supportive of a diagnosis and justifies further confirmatory testing and staging.
| Thông số | Giá trị |
|---|---|
| Analyte | Antibodies to Leishmania infantum |
| Methodology | Lateral Flow Immunochromatographic Assay |
| Sample Type | Canine Whole Blood, Serum, or Plasma |
| 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 Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) and ELISA for reliable screening.
Collect Sample
Collect canine whole blood, or prepare serum/plasma, according to standard laboratory procedures.
Apply Sample
Using the provided dropper, add 1 drop (approx. 10µL) of the prepared sample into the sample well (S) of the test cassette.
Add Buffer
Add 2 drops of the provided assay buffer into the sample well immediately after the sample.
Read Results
Interpret the test results at 10 minutes. Do not read the results after 15 minutes.
Track a Spreading Disease, Protect Your Patients
The geographic range of Leishmaniasis is expanding. Logging test results in VetEx.ai helps you monitor the prevalence in your patient population, contributing to a better understanding of regional risk and informing your clinic's preventative and diagnostic protocols for traveling pets.
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