Diagnostic test for Canine Heartworm Antigen CHW Ag

Dirofilariasis (CHW) is an infectious disease of dogs and other mammals, for which are responsible the parasites of the genus Dirofilaria. It is a nematode that inhabits the pulmonary arteries of dogs. With a large invasion, it can also appear in the right ventricle. Intermediate hosts are females of more than 60 species of mosquitoes. The most common symptoms are: weight loss, reflex coughing, rapid breathing and shortness of breath, fever, heart murmurs, symptoms of heart failure, widening of the jugular veins, positive venous pulse, ascites and exercise intolerance.

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REDTEST test device
Assay solution in tube

Diagnostic test for Canine Heartworm Antigen CHW Ag

89.55
Sensitivity
98.94
Specificity
Sample material:
Whole blood
Serum
Plasma
When to perform the test:
at the earliest: 5-7 months after infection
Diagnostic test contains the following components:
  • REDTEST test device
  • Assay solution in tube
  • Test tube
  • Instruction of use

How to perform CHW Ag test?

Unpack the test

Remove the test device from the sealed pouch and place it on the flat surface

Apply the solution

Add 1 drop of the sample material to the assay buffer and mix well. Then add 3 drops of the prepared solution into the sample well (S).

Wait

Interpret the test results after 10 minutes.
Results read earlier or later may be falsified
DO NOT READ THE TEST RESULTS AFTER 30 MINUTES!

Interpretation of the results

Positive result: two colored lines will appear - in the test line zone and control line zone
Negative result: only one colored line will appear in the control line zone
Invalid result: the colored line does not appear in the control line zone

Where to buy CHW Ag immunochromatographic test?

Test for dirofilariasis in dogs