Feline Heartworm Antigen (Heat-Treated Serum) Testing
- Test Code
- S14545
- Results:
- 2-7 days. Tests are conducted on Fridays.
- Container
- RTT or SST
- Component
- Feline HW Ag
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Detects antigen produced by the adult female heartworm or from the dying male (>5) or female heartworms.
Note: American Heartworm Society (AHS) guidelines recommend combination of antibody and antigen test (S14546).