Canine Heartworm Ag 2.0 Test Kit
Purpose: Detection of Canine Dirofilaria immitis antigen
Principle: Immunochromatographic assay
Specimen: Whole blood, plasma or serum
Materials provided:
• Anigen Rapid CHW test Device
• Anticoagulant tube
• Sample collection swabs
• Disposable droppers
Special Features:
• Unique antibody system in the Anigen Canine Heartworm Ag test kit
• Accurately detects infections with a burden of 2 heartworms of any type including (1) Male (2) Adult female (3)Immature female (4) Non-propagated female worms
• One-step testing procedure : Quickly & Accurately
• High sensitivity and specificity
• Sensitivity: 94.4 % vs. Necropsy, Speciticity : 100 % vs. Necropsy
The earliest that heartworm antigen and microfilariae can be detected is about 5 and 6 months post infection, respectively. Whether screening a population of asymptomatic dogs or seeking verification of a suspected heartworm infection, antigen testing is the most sensitive diagnostic method. Microfilaria testing is complementary and may be done in tandem with antigen testing to determine whether this life cycle stage is also present in dogs that are antigenemic.