FASTest Parvovirus Test Kit – Canine Parvovirus

Description

For The Detection Of Parvovirus Antigens

Test applicable to: Dog, Cat and Mink

Sample: Faeces

FASTest PARVO Card is a rapid immunochromatographic “lateral flow” test for the detection of antigen to Canine Parvovirus antigen in the faeces of dogs, cats and mink. Parvovirus infection is a common cause of canine infectious enteritis. It is highly contagious. Therefore, a rapid and reliable diagnosis via in-house tests is important in a clinical setting. The precise diagnosis of a CPV infection enables the veterinarian to apply immediate treatment and to introduce quarantine measures for infected animals.

Prevalence of Canine Parvovirus

Although vaccination has greatly reduced the prevalence of Parvo CPV2 infection in the U.K., the recent economic recession has led to a reduction in vaccinations and an increase in CPV2 outbreaks. Maternal antibody is also causing a problem by the neutralising vaccine in puppies and allowing a window of opportunity for infection in-between vaccinations. It is therefore vital for every veterinary practice to be on its guard and have the capability to quickly confirm CPV2 infections. FASTest Parvo Card allows veterinary practices to do this quickly and easily.

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Why Test?

Why is it important to test for Canine Parvovirus antigen?

Canine Parvovirus (CPV2) is one of the most common and deadly causes of canine viral gastroenteritis in the world. Canine Parvovirus was identified in 1978 as a course of diarrhoea in dogs. It was discovered in North America and then rapidly spread throughout the world. Feline Parvovirus, the panleucopenia virus in cats and the enteritis virus in the mink have similar structures to Canine Parvovirus.

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of Canine Parvovirus?

Clinical signs are vomiting, dehydration and haemorrhagic gastroenteritis although these can vary in degree according to age, stress, vaccination status and other concurrent infections. Puppies are oronasally infected at an early age. The viruses are discharged via the faeces of the infected animals and remain infectious within the environment for up to one year. Dog kennels can be permanently contaminated. In addition, CPV2 has a high rate of mutation with 3 variants now being recognised Parvo; CPV2a, CPV2b, and CPV2c. However, mortality can be high and exceed 90% in untreated puppies.

Advantages

Advantages of FASTest PARVO Card

Store at Room Temperature – tests instantly available for use
Small 5 test kits available
Long Shelf Life – typically 18 months
Simple, fast 2-step procedure – no special sample preparation or ‘snapping’ required
Results in 5 minutes
Proven R.I.C. technology
Competitively priced
Control and Test areas clearly marked on the cassette

Advantages of FASTest PARVO Strip

Simple test procedure with faeces
Fast test interpretation after 5 minutes
Reliable clinical diagnostics
Sensitivity 96 % & Specificity 99.9 %
Storage at room temperature (15–25 °C)
Long shelf life
Compact test box with 10 or 25 tests

Instructions For Use

FASTest Parvo Card Instructions For Use

FASTest Parvo Strip Instructions For Use

Additional information

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