LEPTO Ab

Leptospira spp. Antibody Rapid Test (Lepto Ab)

Catalog No.: JCA001D

Product Information

¤  INTENDED USE

The Canine LEPTO Ab Test is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Leptospira spp. antibodies (LEPTO Ab) in animal’s serum, plasma or whole blood specimen.

Assay Time:  5-10 minutes

¤  TEST PROCEDURE

- Allow all materials, including specimen and test device, recover to 15-25℃ before running the assay.

- Take out the LEPTO Ab test card from the foil pouch and place it horizontally.

- Use the capillary dropper to suck specimen and place 1 drop (approx.10μL) of the prepared specimen into sample hole “S” of the test card. Then drop 3 drops (approx. 90μL) of the assay buffer into the sample hole. Start the timer.  

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

¤  INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS

- Positive (+): The presence of both “C” line and zone “T” line, no matter T line is clear or vague.

- Negative (-): Only clear C line appear. No T line.

- Invalid: No colored line appears in C zone. No matter if T line appears.

Q&A

¤  What is Leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. These bacteria can be found worldwide in soil and water. There are many strains of Leptospira bacteria that can cause disease. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread from animals to people. Infection in people can cause flu-like symptoms and can cause liver or kidney disease. In the United States, most cases of human leptospirosis result from recreational activities involving water. Infection resulting from contact with an infected pet is much less common, but it is possible.

Leptospirosis is more common in areas with warm climates and high annual rainfall but it can occur anywhere.

¤  Risk factors for leptospirosis

Dogs are most commonly affected. Leptospirosis in cats is rare and appears to be mild although very little is known about the disease in this species. Common risk factors for leptospirosis in dogs residing in the United States include exposure to or drinking from rivers, lakes or streams; roaming on rural properties (because of exposure to potentially infected wildlife, farm animals, or water sources); exposure to wild animal or farm animal species, even if in the backyard; and contact with rodents or other dogs.

Dogs can become infected and develop leptospirosis if their mucous membranes (or skin with any wound, such as a cut or scrape) come into contact with infected urine, urine-contaminated soil, water, food or bedding; through a bite from an infected animal; by eating infected tissues or carcasses; and rarely, through breeding. It can also be passed through the placenta from the mother dog to the puppies.

J&G Biotech Ltd (Reg. No.: 08419172)

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