FASTest Crypto-Giardia Strip

£114.35

x 10 Test Strips

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Why Test?

Why is it important to test for Cryptosporidium?

Cryptosporidiosis (Cryptosporidium parvum) is an important protozoan disease causing diarrhoea in many domestic animals and synanthropic species e.g. hedgehogs and reptiles, as well as humans (zoonosis).

Cryptosporidium parvum also commonly causes problems in calves and, together with Rotavirus and Coronavirus, is responsible for neonatal diarrhoea which can lead to economic losses.

Cryptosporidium parvum has also been reported in dogs (particularly young dogs less than 6 months old), cats, hedgehogs and exotics – especially those which are under stress or immuno-compromised.

Why is it important to test for Giardia?

Giardia is highly infectious and is transmitted by direct contact
(Only five to seven cysts are enough to cause the infection)

  • Contaminated food
  • Contaminated water
  • Contaminated objects
  • Grooming and vectors such as flies

 

 

 

 

 

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of Cryptosporidia parvum and Giardia duodenalis?

Clinical signs are:

  • Diarrhoea (which may appear watery and loose)
  • Depression
  • Colic
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss especially in young animals

Advantages

Advantages of the FASTest CRYPTO-GIARDIA Strip

  • Store at Room Temperature – Tests instantly available for use
  • Long Shelf Life
  • Simple, fast 2-step procedure
  • Reliable Clinical Diagnostics
  • Results in 5 minutes
  • Competitively priced

 

Instructions For Use

Instructions For Use

FASTest-Crypto-Giardia-Instructions-For-Use

Additional information

Weight 10 g
Dimensions 14 × 156 × 8 cm