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• > 08.07.2025 - Summer – Travelling – FASTesting
  New Combi Test: FASTest® CVBD 4T ad us. vet.

  

  The combination test kit is used for the qualitative detection of antibodies against Anaplasma spp. (A. phagocytophilum, A. platys), Ehrlichia canis and Leishmania infantum as well as Dirofilaria immitis antigens in whole blood, plasma or serum of dogs.

  “Canine Vector Borne Diseases” (CVBD) are increasing worldwide due to climate change, increased travelling and imports of animal welfare dogs. The spread of vectors (e.g. ticks, mosquitoes, sand flies) and pathogens is also increasing dramatically – this also applies to non-endemic areas.

  If an infection is suspected – for example during routine checks after travelling or importing, in the case of clinical symptoms or persistent infections - testing is strongly recommended. As coinfections are common in vector-borne diseases, the FASTest® CVBD 4T combination test is ideal for testing several pathogens at the same time. The small sample volume (20 µl each) and the short incubation time of just 10 minutes enable quick and easy diagnostics. This allows veterinarians to quickly initiate measures for treatment, prevention and further diagnostics.

   

  	Flyer FASTest® CVBD 4T	Downloads
  	Instructions for use FASTest® CVBD 4T	Downloads

  
  
• > 10.06.2025 - Upgrade of FASTest® ENCEPH
  Qualitative detection of IgG antibodies in the serum of the rabbit

  

  The new FASTest® ENCEPH, a rapid test for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies against Encephalitozoon cuniculi in the serum of the rabbit, is now based on a recombinant E. cuniculi antigen.

  -  only 10 µl serum per test
  -  incubation time 10 minutes
  -  storage at room temperature (15–25 °C)
  -  test boxes with 2, 6 or 25 tests
  -  shelf life 24 months after production

   

  The serological detection of IgG antibodies against Encephalitozoon cuniculi gives the veterinarian an initial indication on-site that the rabbit must have had contact with E. cuniculi (indirect detection). A positive antibody detection is therefore evidence of an existing, lifelong persistent infection. However, this does not prove the presence of an acute E. cuniculi infection as the cause of the current symptoms. However, in combination with suspected clinical symptoms of encephalitozoonosis, the vet is able to initiate further diagnostic steps (IgM/IgG IFAT or ELISA) as well as immediate therapeutic and preventive measures (zoonosis!)

  Link to the test

  	Instructions for use	Downloads

  
  
• > 18.04.2025 - New FASTest® FOBT canine
  Detection of occult blood in the feces of the dog

  Blood loss of any kind (e. g. gastrointestinal bleeding due to bacterial, viral or parasitic intestinal diseases, injuries, poisoning, ulcers, tumours, etc.) can occur without any visible changes in the feces. They can be quite significant. This is why we speak of occult blood – blood that is not visible to the eye.

  Currently, the most common detection method for FOB (faecal occult blood) in veterinary medicine is the modified Guaiac method. However, this test is said to have unspecific (false positive) reactions, especially to meat-based foods (including animal carcasses and blood meals), but also to drugs and peroxidases from plant-based foods. For this reason, a meat-free diet of at least 3 to 7 days is usually necessary before the guaiac FOBT test, which is hardly ever complied with or adhered to by pet owners in practice.

  As the FASTest® FOBT canine is based on the immunochromatographic detection of canine haemoglobin, it does not require this pre-test diet. The use of highly specific monoclonal antibodies against canine haemoglobin means that there is no cross-reaction with haemoglobin from other (food) animal species.

  With the help of the FASTest® FOBT canine, the vet is able to detect occult bleeding in feces quickly, easily and reliably on-site and without the need for a meat-free diet.

  More information

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• > 19.02.2024 - Optimised MegaELISA® Antigen
  Increased sensitivity and single test format

  

  Our MegaELISA® FeLV Antigen has been optimised to achieve a sensitivity of 97.4 % while maintaining a specificity of 100 % (92 samples tested, compared to the FeLV ELISA of the Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Zurich).

  In addition, the plate format was changed to breakable wells, enabling individual tests as well as reducing the required sample volume to 15 µl per well. This has also slightly changed the test procedure.

  - rapid detection of FeLV antigens
  - sample material: serum, plasma
  - highly specific: use of monoclonal antibodies against FeLV
  - standardised, user-friendly test procedure
  - manual or automated processing
  - processing approx. 35 min