The SaberVet Feline Anaplasma Antibody Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoassay for qualitative detection of antibodies to feline Anaplasma (F.ANA) in feline serum, plasma or whole blood. It is intended as a screening tool for the determination of F.ANA infection at point-of-care and in-field settings.
Clinical background
Anaplasmosis in cats may present with fever (~39.5 °C), respiratory signs (dyspnea, increased lung sounds), ocular discharge, tick bite lesions, thrombocytopenia, lymphadenopathy, weight loss and hematological abnormalities. The pathogen can parasitize erythrocytes, platelets and neutrophils.
Transmission pathways
Primary biological transmission: ticks (male ticks as main vectors).
Secondary/mechanical transmission: blood‑sucking insects (horseflies, stable flies, mosquitoes) or exposure to contaminated blood.
Clinical diagnosis methods
Kiemsa staining microscopy: direct observation of agents in erythrocytes; low sensitivity and requires >0.5% parasitemia for reliable detection.
Immunofluorescence: antibody/antigen detection in blood samples.
PCR: nucleic acid detection of the pathogen with high sensitivity and specificity.
Prevention and treatment notes
Implement regular ectoparasite control in animals at risk of tick exposure. Use appropriate acaricides per veterinary guidance.
Control biting flies and maintain hygiene of animal housing; avoid direct application of disinfectants in the presence of animals.
Suspected or confirmed cases should be isolated. Available treatments include doxycycline or other tetracyclines; combine with symptomatic care as indicated (hemostasis, anti‑inflammatory therapy, platelet support, anti‑anemia treatment such as iron dextran when appropriate).
Product features
Rapid, easy-to-use lateral flow cassette designed for veterinary screening of feline blood samples.
Compatible with serum, plasma and whole blood.
Suitable for point-of-care and field screening to support clinical decision-making.
Performance & storage
Reported clinical performance: sensitivity 99% and specificity 98.8% (reported from clinical evaluations).
Shelf life: 24 months when stored at 2–30 °C. Stable at room temperature, allowing field use without refrigeration.
Manufacturing & quality
Manufactured in China at a facility certified to CE, ISO 13485 and GMP standards.
Quality controls include batch consistency testing, in-process QC and full batch traceability.
Technical characteristics / specifications
Intended use: qualitative detection of antibodies to feline Anaplasma (F.ANA) in feline serum, plasma or whole blood.
Test format: lateral flow immunoassay (rapid test cassette).
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