Heartworm Antigen, Microfilaria
- Test Code
- T617
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube and 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
- Test Description
- Microfilaria ‑ Knotts, Heartworm Antigen
This test evaluates for the presence of heartworm antigen (female adult heartworm) and a Knotts test is performed to evaluate for microfilariae.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.