Dirofilaria – Antigen

serum or EDTA plasma or heparin plasma 0.5 ml

ELISA

Dog, cat, ferret, others on request

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Fri)

• The serological examination detects the proteins of female, parturient filariae (macrofilariae), which are parasites in the heart or in larger vessels.
• The earliest time for a positive result is half a year p.i., but it can be delayed if infected dogs receive heartworm prevention. Examination of puppies under the age of six months is therefore not appropriate. Therapy monitoring should be done at the earliest 4–5 months after completing therapy. For the detection of microfilariae see below.
• Dirofilaria Antigen Detection incl. Heat Pre-treatment can be requested as a separate service. (service-ID 616).