Feline Heartworm Antibody/Antigen Testing

Test Code
S14546
Results:
2-7 days. Tests are conducted on Fridays.
Container
RTT or SST
Component
Feline HW Ag/Ab
Specimen
1.0 mL serum or lithium heparin in red top or serum separator tube.
Test Description
The antibody test detects infection in feline serum or plasma based on the detection of circulating IgG antibodies to a heartworm antigen. Detects antigen produced by the adult female heartworm or from the dying male (>5) or female heartworms.

Note: Per the American Heartworm Society (AHS) Guidelines, this bundle combines Heatworm Antibody (S14544) and Heartworm Antigen (S14545) testing. Serum/plasma heat-treated before the antigen test.