Angiostrongylus vasorum - PCR

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8261

Material

EDTA blood, bronchoalveolar lavage, faeces (3-day pooled sample), tissue (lung, brain)

Method

realtime PCR

Duration

1 - 3 days

Remark

  • If blood should be examined, a combination of PCR and ICA is recommended as it increases sensitivity.
  • False negative results cannot be excluded due to prepatency, intermittent shedding and limited sensitivity of the test methods. Tests should therefore be repeated if there is a clinical suspicion.
  • PCR detection of Angiostrongylus vasorum is included in the Lungworm Profile Dog (see Profiles / Small Animals/ PCR Profiles)