Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
Specimen
0.5 mL serum and 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood.
Test Description
Accuplex™ screens for canine vector‑borne pathogens. It detects Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) antigen, C6 antibodies produced following Borrelia burgdorferi infection (Lyme), antibodies to C. Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii and E. chaffeensis) and antibodies to Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
Knott’s test for detection of heartworm microfilaria is included. Not for export testing.