Dirofilaria enrichment
Method
microscopie (Knott)
Species
canine
Sample specification
volbloed (EDTA)
freq./delay
1 week
Price*
20
Which test do we use?
Microscopy after Knott-concentration (hemolysis + centrifugation) and Carazzi coloring.
Sampling instructions
3,3 ml EDTA blood
Storage conditions
The blood has to reach us as fresh as possible.
Important advice
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.
Reference values
Negative
Delivery time of the result
One week
Accredited
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.