FASTest® CVBD 4T is a rapid immunochromatographic test 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 the dog.

Vector-borne parasitic diseases (e.g., leishmaniosis, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis and dirofilariosis) are of increasing diagnostic importance in dogs and cats due to climatic, ecological and cultural changes. In addition to vector-borne transmission, mainly by arthropods (especially ticks) and dipterans (especially mosquitoes and sandflies/butterflies), these can also be transmitted directly via blood (especially transfusions). The spread of these vectors and pathogens into previously non-endemic areas is constantly increasing. Therefore, testing for these pathogens (antigen detection and/or antibody detection) is recommended in suspected cases (routine check in case of travel/import history, presence of clinical symptoms, persistent infections, etc.).

Further detailed background information on these diseases can be found under the individual diseases or under the headings “Vector-borne diseases”, “CVBD”, e.g., the ESCCAP, the ABCD guidelines, the WHO and others.

Co-infections are not uncommon in vector-borne diseases. In suspected cases of (travel) parasitosis, the FASTest® CVBD 4T is therefore suitable for the rapid, qualitative detection of antigens (dirofilariosis) or antibodies (leishmaniosis, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis). Therefore, it enables further diagnostic, therapeutic and prophylactic measures to be taken immediately.