Rapid infectious disease test

diagnosticveterinaryfor swine

Product overview
The SaberVet African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) Antibody Rapid Test is an immunochromatographic lateral flow assay for qualitative detection of ASFV-specific antibodies in serum or plasma. Designed for field and laboratory screening, the kit supports rapid herd-level surveillance and on-site decision making in swine production systems.

Clinical signs and disease forms

• Acute form: high fever (40–42°C), haemorrhagic lesions (skin petechiae on ears, abdomen, limb tips), anorexia, respiratory distress, vomiting and diarrhoea (possible haemorrhagic), and very high mortality (up to 90–100%) within 7–10 days.
• Subacute form: moderate fever, reduced appetite, mild respiratory signs and haemorrhagic symptoms; mortality typically 30–70%.
• Chronic form: intermittent fever, growth retardation, wasting, skin ulceration/necrosis, arthritis or lameness; mortality lower but significant production losses.

Routes of transmission

• Direct contact between pigs via blood, saliva, urine or feces; wild/feral pigs can act as reservoirs.
• Indirect transmission through contaminated feed, water, vehicles, equipment and personnel acting as fomites.
• Soft tick vectors (Ornithodoros spp.) in endemic areas may transmit the virus by bite.
• Inadequately processed pork products can spread infection.

Clinical diagnosis and laboratory testing

• Clinical suspicion arises from high fever, haemorrhagic signs and rapid mortality; field tests aid early screening.
• Confirmatory laboratory methods: PCR for viral DNA, virus isolation, ELISA and antibody detection for serological status, and immunofluorescence for antigen detection in tissues.

Prevention and control measures

• Implement strict on-farm biosecurity: isolate new stock, disinfect personnel and equipment, restrict farm access.
• Active surveillance and rapid reporting of suspected cases; quarantine affected units.
• Avoid contact with wild pigs and control soft tick vectors where present.
• Control actions: humane culling of infected herds, safe carcass disposal, thorough cleaning and disinfection, and zoning of affected areas.
• Vaccine status: no licensed effective commercial vaccine currently available; several candidates in research.

Product-specific information

• Test format: lateral flow immunochromatographic rapid test.
• Sample types: serum or plasma.
• Intended use: qualitative detection of ASFV-specific antibodies for infection surveillance and herd monitoring.
• Designed for rapid, easy-to-use screening in field or laboratory settings to support timely management decisions.

Certifications and quality guarantees

• Manufactured in China in a facility certified to CE, ISO 13485 and GMP standards.
• Quality management: ISO 9001 system, batch consistency testing, rigorous QC and full traceability documentation.

Technical specifications

• Test type: lateral flow immunoassay (antibody rapid test).
• Sample matrix: serum or plasma.
• Result: qualitative detection (presence/absence of ASFV-specific antibodies).
• Sensitivity: 99% (reported from clinical trials).
• Specificity: 98.8% (reported from clinical trials).
• Shelf life: 24 months when stored at 2–30°C.
• Storage conditions: 2–30°C (no refrigeration required for transport/field use).
• Certifications: CE, ISO 13485, GMP; manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management.