Heartworm Ag-Heat-Treated Serum

Test Code
CT613
Results:
2-4 days.
Specimen
1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
Test Description
Heartworm Antigen using heat-treated serum.

This test is to be done on Heartworm (HW) negative samples that are thought to be false negative because of antigen/antibody complexes. This test is NOT recommended for samples that are already HW antigen-positive or borderline positive.

Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. Marked hemolysis may cause false positive result. Marked lipemia may cause false negative results.