CPIV Ag

Canine Parainfluenza Virus Antigen Rapid Test  (CPIV Ag)

Catalog No.: JCA043D

¤  INTENDED USE

Canine Parainfluenza Virus Antigen Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of canine parainfluenza virus antigen (CPIV Ag) in secretions from dog’s eyes, nasal cavities, and anus specimen.

Assay Time:  5-10 minutes

¤  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 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.

¤  What is canine parainfluenza?

Canine parainfluenza virus is a highly contagious viral lung infection and one of the most common contributing causes of Kennel cough (infectious tracheobronchitis), an acute or chronic inflammation of the respiratory airways.

¤  What are the symptoms of canine parainfluenza?

Symptoms of CPIV resemble canine influenza but it is a very different virus requiring different treatments and vaccinations.  The symptoms of canine parainfluenza can vary depending on the dog’s age and any weakened immunity due to age or an existing illness. Some or all the following signs may be exhibited: –

• Persistent cough
• Fever
• Nasal discharge
• Sneezing
• Eye inflammation
• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite

J&G Biotech Ltd (Reg. No.: 08419172)

326 Cleveland Road, London, England E18 2AN, UK