Method
microscopie (Knott)
Species
canine
Sample specification
volbloed (EDTA)
freq./delay
1 week
Price*
20
Microscopy after Knott-concentration (hemolysis + centrifugation) and Carazzi coloring.
3,3 ml EDTA blood
The blood has to reach us as fresh as possible.
Besides specific requests for this test, this analysis is also performed when detection of Dirofilaria immitis is requested in case of export of an animal to South-Africa and in case of requests of the Dirofilaria immitis Microfilarial Filtration Test.
Negative
One week
No
Laatste wijziging op: 06/08/2019
* Due to the lack of sensitivity (20%) a parasitological request for T.evansi is always combined with an antibody detection test. Mention your VAT number. For EU countries, submission forms lacking a VAT number will be submitted to 21% VAT.