CCV Ag Test

Canine Corona Virus Antigen Rapid Test (CCV Ag)

Catalog No.: JCA002D

Product Information

¤  INTENDED USE

The Canine Corona Virus Antigen Rapid Test(CCV Ag Test) is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of canine Corona virus antigen (CCV Ag) in dog’s feces or vomit specimen.

Assay Time:  5-10 minutes

Specimen: Feces or vomit

¤  TEST PROCEDURE

- Collect dog’s fresh feces or vomit with the cotton swab from dog’s anus or from the ground.  

- Insert the swab into the provided assay buffer tube. Agitates it to get efficient sample extraction. 

- Take out the CCV Ag Test device from the foil pouch and place it horizontally.

- Suck the treated sample extraction from the assay buffer tube and place 3 drops into the sample hole “S” of the test device.

- Interpret the result in 5-10 minutes. Result after 10 minutes is considered as invalid.

Q&A

¤  What is Canine Coronavirus?

Canine coronavirus disease, known as CCoV, is a highly infectious intestinal infection in dogs, especially puppies. Canine coronavirus is usually short-lived but may cause considerable abdominal discomfort for a few days in infected dogs. The virus is from the Coronaviridae family. The virus gets its name from the fact that when viewed from above under an electron microscope, the virus has a ring of projections that appear like a coronet, or a small crown made of ornaments fixed on a metal ring. There are many types of coronavirus, each affecting different animal species, including humans.

¤  What is the signs of canine coronavirus?

Most canine coronavirus infections are sub-clinical and produce few clinical signs in dogs. Occasionally an infection may cause more severe symptoms, particularly in young puppies. The most typical sign associated with canine coronavirus is diarrhea, typically sudden in onset, which may be accompanied by lethargy and decreased appetite. The stool is loose, with a fetid odor and orange tint. It may contain blood or mucus. If a puppy has a mixed infection, for instance both coronavirus and parvovirus (see handout "Parvovirus in Dogs"), the illness will be more severe.

¤  Are there diseases that can be confused with canine coronavirus?

There are many causes of diarrhea in dogs. Severe cases of coronavirus can be easily confused with parvovirus, and they may occur at the same time. Be sure to see your veterinarian if your dog has diarrhea that does not resolve within twenty- four hours or is associated with significant lethargy or loss of appetite.

J&G Biotech Ltd (Reg. No.: 08419172)

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