Speed Ehrli

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Speed Ehrli

Canine Ehrlichiosis Test

Why use Speed® Ehrli?

Canine ehrlichiosis is caused by a bacterial infection of white blood cells: Ehrlichia canis

The vector of the disease is the brown tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus). Ehrlichia is present throughout Europe.

When should you perform Speed® Ehrli?

Speed® Ehrli can be used to detect recent contamination with Ehrlichia canis but also animals that are chronic carriers of the bacteria. Speed® Ehrli is ideally suited to a regular monitoring.

In the event of indicative clinical signs, Speed® Ehrli can be used to help the practionner for the differential diagnosis.

In group housing situations, Speed® Ehrli can be used to detect carrier animals prior to their introduction, thus enabling the instigation of appropriate sanitary measures .Speed® Ehrli can be used to minimize the risks of contamination during blood transfusion.

  • Speed® Giardia can be used to detect the excretion of Giardia cysts in dogs, cats, and cattle, and thus implement a specific treatment programme from the onset of the very first signs.
  • Quick and easy to perform, Speed® Giardia can be performed during a consultation or visit in only 10 minutes.
  • Speed® Giardia can be stored for 16 months at room temperature, between 2 and 30°C.
METHOD: Membrane Immunochromatography
ANALYSIS: Detection of anti-Ehrlichia canis antibodies
SAMPLE: Whole blood, with or without anticoagulant, serum, plasma
PREPARATION: 2 minutes
READING: 20 minutes
STORAGE: 24 months at room temperature (+2°C to +30°C)
PRESENTATION: 6 tests
RELIABILITY: Compared with the reference technique, Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFAT):
Sensitivity: 87%
Specificity: 95% (1)

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