Pet rapid testing is a technology and method that can detect the health status and disease infection of pets in a short time. Here is a detailed introduction

Testing items

• Infectious disease detection: Can quickly detect whether pets are infected with common infectious diseases such as canine distemper, canine parvovirus, feline panleukopenia, and feline rhinotracheitis. By collecting samples such as pet blood, feces, eye and nose secretions, and using technologies such as immunochromatography and PCR, test results can be obtained in a matter of tens of minutes to a few hours, so that timely detection and treatment can be carried out to improve the cure rate.
• Parasite detection: Can detect whether pets are infected with internal and external parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms, fleas, and ticks. Through fecal examination and skin scraping, quickly determine the type and degree of parasite infection to provide a basis for deworming treatment.
• Blood biochemical index detection: Analyze pet blood to detect biochemical indexes such as liver function, kidney function, blood sugar, and blood lipid. Understand the functional status of pet internal organs and detect potential health problems in time, such as liver diseases and kidney diseases.
• Genetic testing: Used to detect pet breed purity and genetic disease risk. By collecting oral swabs or blood samples from pets and analyzing their gene sequences, determine the breed source of pets and predict possible hereditary diseases, providing a scientific basis for pet breeding and raising.

Testing methods

• Immunochromatography: This is a commonly used rapid detection method. Specific antibodies or antigens are fixed on the test strip. When the corresponding antigens or antibodies in the sample combine with the substances on the test strip, a color reaction will occur. The test result is judged according to the color development. It has the advantages of simple operation, rapidness, and low cost, and is suitable for on-site detection and home use.
• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR): By amplifying and detecting the nucleic acid in pet samples, it has high sensitivity and specificity and can detect trace amounts of pathogen nucleic acid. It can be used to detect pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. It has a good detection effect for some pathogens that are difficult to culture or detect, but it requires professional equipment and technical personnel to operate.
• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA): Using the specific binding reaction of antigen and antibody, the test result is judged by detecting the absorbance value with an enzyme-labeled instrument. This method has high sensitivity and specificity and can be used to detect various pathogens and biomarkers. It is often used in the detection of pet infectious diseases and immune status.

Applicable scenarios

• Pet hospitals: When pets seek medical treatment, doctors usually select corresponding rapid detection items according to the pet’s symptoms and medical history to assist in diagnosing diseases and formulating treatment plans.
• Pet breeding places: Such as pet stores and pet farms. Regular rapid testing of pets can timely discover the epidemic trend of infectious diseases and take corresponding prevention and control measures to prevent the spread of diseases.
• Home pet testing: Pet owners can use some simple rapid test kits at home to conduct preliminary testing on the health status of pets, such as detecting whether pets are infected with parasites, so that problems can be found in time and veterinarians can be consulted.