AffiVET® Canine & Feline Giardia Antigen Rapid Test Kit

AffiVET® Canine & Feline Giardia Antigen Rapid Test Kit

Species: Canine

Disease or Pathogen: Giardiasis

Target: Antigen

Test Type: Rapid Tests

• Principles

Anigen Rapid Giardia Ag Test Kit is a chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of giardia antigen in canine or feline feces.

Anigen Rapid Giardia Ag Test Kit shows two letters which are test(T) line and control(C) line on the surface of device. The control line is a reference line which provides the test is performing properly. The control line has to be appeared at all times after the test has performed. If the giardia antigens exist in sample, a purple test line would appear in the result window.

The highly selective antibodies to giardia are used as a capture and detector in the assay. These antibodies are capable of detecting giardia antigens in canine or feline feces with high accuracy.

• Materials provided

• Materials required, but not provided
• Timer

• Precautions
• The test Kit is for canine and feline use only. Do not use for other animals.
• The test device is sensitive to humidity as well as heat. Perform the test immediately after removing the test device from the foil pouch.
• Do not reuse the test composents.
• Apply the sample using disposable dropper vertically.
• Do not touch the membrane in the result window of test device.
• Do not use the test kit beyond the stated expiration date marked on the package label.
• Do not use the test kit if the pouch is damaged or the seal is broken.
• Do not mix components from different lot numbers because the components in this kit have been quality control tested as standard batch unit.
• All samples should be handled as being potentially infectious. Wear protective gloves while handling samples. Wash hands thoroughly afterwards.

• Decontaminate and dispose of all samples, used kits and potentially contaminated materials safely in accordance with national and local regulations.
• The target protein (Giardia Specific Antigen) of this test kit is very stable and resistible to various intestinal condition, so some cases after treatment of giardia may appear false postive result. Thus, This test kit is not suitable for use for verfying the progress of treatment and determining the cure and only recommended for primary antigen screening.

• Storage and Stability
• Store the test kit at 2~30oC. DO NOT FREEZE.
• Do not store the test kit in the direct sunlight.
• The test kit is stable within the expiration date marked on the package label.