Zoetis – Vetscan Canine Anaplasma Rapid Test – Box of 25
The VETSCAN Canine Anaplasma Antibody Rapid Test is an easy-to-use visual rapid test for the qualitative detection of antibodies to A.phagocytophilum and/or A.platys in canine whole blood, serum or plasma, at the point of care.
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INTENDED USE The VetScan Anaplasma Antibody Test Kit is a visual rapid test for the qualitative detection of antibodies to A. phagocytophilum and/or A. platys in canine whole blood, serum or plasma. This test is for veterinary use only. Gram negative bacteria belonging to the above Anaplasma spp. are obligatory intracellular parasites and cause the disease known as Anaplasmosis in man, dogs and some other animals. This disease is transmitted by a variety of tick vectors and has a world-wide distribution. Clinical signs of Anaplasmosis differ depending on the species of bacteria causing disease. A. phagocytophilum causes granulocytic Anaplasmosis causing hematologic abnormalities and formation of Morulae in granulocytes. Common hematological changes include thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and anemia. Increases in serum alkaline phosphatase, alanine transferase and total bilirubin but reduction in albumin levels has been noted in granulocytic Anaplasmosis. A. platys infection in dogs causes bacteria to accumulate in platelets. The appearance of Morulae in platelets is cyclical in nature. Apart from thrombocytopenia, A. platys infection is characterized by bleeding disorders.
