FHV Ag Test

- Discription: FHV Ag test (FHV Ag)
- Catalog No.: JCA113C
- Principle: Sandwich lateral flow immunochromatographic assay
- Specification: 10 tests/kit
- Assay Time: 5-10 minutes
- Shelf life: 24months

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Description

Feline Herpesvirus Type-1 Antigen Rapid Test (FHV Ag)

Catalog No.: JCA113C

Product Information

¤ INTENDED USE

The Feline Herpesvirus Type-1 Antigen Rapid Test (FHV Ag Test) is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Feline Herpesvirus Type-1 antigen (FHV Ag) in secretions from cat’s eyes, nasal cavities, and anus or in serum, plasma specimen.

Assay Time: 5-10 minutes

Specimen: Secretions from cat’s eyes, nasal cavities, and anus or in serum, plasma

¤ TEST PROCEDURE

- Collect cat’s ocular, nasal or anus secretions with the cotton swab and make the swab wet sufficiently.

- 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.

FHV Ag Test

¤ 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 are the Causes of FHV?

Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) is a viral infection that is unique to cats; it is not contagious to people or dogs. Herpes is a highly contagious virus; many kittens are infected by their mothers early in life. Symptomatic cats that are housed with other cats will infect each other easily, which is why it is very common in both shelter cats and cats obtained by a breeder. Infection is passed through direct contact with nasal and ocular secretions or from the virus on common surfaces such as bedding, bowls, and kennels.

¤ What are the clinical signs of FHV infection

Acute upper respiratory infection – acute URI is the most common manifestation of FHV infection. Typical signs include conjunctivitis, ocular discharge, sneezing, nasal discharge, salivation, pharyngitis, lethargy, inappetence, fever and sometimes coughing. Signs may last from a few days to a few weeks and shedding of virus typically continues for around 3 weeks. Clinical disease with FHV is generally more severe than that seen with FCV.
Keratitis – although relatively uncommon, one manifestation of chronic (long-term) FHV infection that is seen in a number of cats is conjunctivitis and keratitis (infection and inflammation of the cornea – the clear part at the front of the eye). Although keratitis can have a number of different causes, FHV infection causes the development of multiple small branching corneal ulcers (called ‘dendritic keratitis’) and this is considered diagnostic of FHV infection.
FHV-associated dermatitis – a rare manifestation of chronic (long-term) FHV infection is the development of skin inflammation and ulceration. This is most commonly seen around the nose and mouth, but can affect other areas such as the front legs. This is only seen rarely.