Because commonly used
canine heartworm antigen tests identify this antigen, these tests can not be used to confirm a diagnosis of heartworm disease during the initial disease process in cats.
, an whole blood sample in EDTA and a serum sample, were collected from each dog, and submitted to concentration test (Difil - test) and to
canine heartworm antigen test (Wittness Dirofilaria, Merial).
Unexpectedly, in contrast with these microscopical findings, serological results in this group of dogs were always negative, using subsequently both PetChek and Wittness Dirofilaria tests for
canine heartworm antigen detection.
Evaluation of a new in - clinic method for the detection of
canine heartworm antigen.
Not exact matches
2 2 Current
Canine Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management of
Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) Infection in Dogs (revised January, 2012) perform well without refrigeration using an
antigen - specific antibody labeled with colloidal gold.