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Product overview
SaberVet Canine Heartworm Antigen/Ehrlichia/Leishmania/Anaplasma Antibody Combo Rapid Test is a lateral-flow immunoassay for the simultaneous qualitative detection of canine heartworm (CHW) antigen and antibodies to Ehrlichia, Leishmania (or Lyme where applicable) and Anaplasma in canine whole blood, serum or plasma. The assay supports point-of-care screening for single or co-infections to assist clinical decision-making.

Intended use and test format

• Format: Lateral-flow immunoassay (rapid test).
• Analytes detected: Canine heartworm antigen (CHW-Ag) and host antibodies to Ehrlichia, Leishmania (or Lyme) and Anaplasma.
• Sample types: Canine whole blood, serum or plasma.
• Result: Simultaneous qualitative detection of multiple analytes to support screening and triage in veterinary practice.

Clinical context and relevant pathogens

• Screened diseases: Canine heartworm disease, canine ehrlichiosis, canine leishmaniasis (and Lyme disease where indicated), and canine anaplasmosis.
• Transmission: Vector-borne (mosquitoes for heartworm; ticks for Ehrlichia and Anaplasma; sandflies for Leishmania).
• Typical signs: fever, lethargy, weight loss, possible anaemia and lymphadenopathy depending on infection.

Diagnostic notes and complementary tests

• Antigen detection (CHW) is a standard screening approach for adult heartworm infection.
• Antibody detection (Ehrlichia/Leishmania/Lyme/Anaplasma) indicates host exposure and supports differential diagnosis.
• Complementary methods: blood smear microscopy (microfilariae, intracellular inclusion bodies), PCR for higher-sensitivity pathogen detection, imaging (radiography, echocardiography) for cardiorespiratory assessment in heartworm cases, and cytology/biopsy for suspected Leishmania when required.

Performance, shelf life & storage

• Reported clinical performance: clinical evaluations indicate high sensitivity and specificity (manufacturer data ~99% sensitivity; ~98.8% specificity).
• Shelf life: 24 months.
• Storage conditions: 2–30 °C; suitable for room-temperature field use within specified range.

Manufacturing & quality

• Manufactured in China at a CE-, ISO 13485- and GMP-certified facility.
• Certifications: CE, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP (as indicated by the manufacturer).
• Quality controls: batch testing, production-stage QC and traceability documentation.

Use cases

• Point-of-care screening in veterinary clinics and field settings to rapidly evaluate possible mono- or co-infections in dogs.
• Useful for initial screening to guide confirmatory testing (PCR, microscopy, imaging) and inform treatment and prevention strategies.

Technical specifications

• Commercial name: Canine Heartworm Antigen / Ehrlichia / Leishmania / Anaplasma Antibody Combo Rapid Test
• Method: Lateral-flow immunoassay (rapid test)
• Targets: CHW antigen; antibodies to Ehrlichia, Leishmania (Lyme where applicable), Anaplasma
• Accepted samples: Canine whole blood, serum, plasma
• Result type: Qualitative, simultaneous multi-analyte detection
• Reported sensitivity/specificity: ~99% sensitivity; ~98.8% specificity
• Shelf life: 24 months
• Storage: 2–30 °C
• Certifications: CE, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP
• Manufacturing: Produced in China at certified facility