{"product_id":"equine-piroplasmosis-bundle-celisa-qpcr","title":"Equine Piroplasmosis Bundle: cELISA \u0026 qPCR","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n    \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n    \u003ctitle\u003eEquine Piroplasmosis Bundle: cELISA \u0026amp; qPCR\u003c\/title\u003e\n    \u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Equine Piroplasmosis Bundle combining cELISA and qPCR tests for comprehensive detection of antibodies and piroplasms of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi.\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"Equine Piroplasmosis, Babesia caballi, Theileria equi, cELISA Test, qPCR Test, Horse Health, Tick-borne Disease, Equine Disease Diagnosis, Veterinary Diagnostics, Horse Export Test, Equine Import Test, Equine Blood Test, Equine Serum Test\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta name=\"author\" content=\"Equigerminal\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Equine Piroplasmosis Bundle: cELISA \u0026amp; qPCR\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Comprehensive detection of Equine Piroplasmosis using cELISA and qPCR tests. Ideal for export and import processes.\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/EP_Diagnostic_Techniques_1024x1024.png?v=1573122693\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/equigerminal.shop\/products\/equine-piroplasmosis-bundle-celisa-qpcr\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Equine Piroplasmosis Bundle: cELISA \u0026amp; qPCR\"\u003e\n    \u003cmeta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Comprehensive detection of Equine Piroplasmosis using cELISA and qPCR tests. Ideal for export and import processes.\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cstyle\u003e\n        body {\n            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n            line-height: 1.6;\n            background-color: #f9f9f9;\n            color: #333;\n            margin: 0;\n            padding: 0;\n        }\n        .content {\n            padding: 20px;\n        }\n        h2 {\n            color: #DA556A; \/* Cor vermelha para a coleção Strangles *\/\n            margin-top: 20px;\n        }\n        ul {\n            list-style-type: none;\n            padding-left: 0;\n            margin: 0;\n        }\n        li {\n            padding: 8px;\n            border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n        }\n        .highlight {\n            background-color: #FDECEA; \/* Fundo claro vermelho para destaque *\/\n            padding: 10px;\n            border-left: 4px solid #DA556A; \/* Borda esquerda vermelha *\/\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n        }\n        .toggle-btn {\n            display: inline-block;\n            margin-top: 10px;\n            padding: 10px 20px;\n            background-color: #DA556A; \/* Fundo vermelho para botões *\/\n            color: white;\n            text-align: center;\n            text-decoration: none;\n            border-radius: 5px;\n            cursor: pointer;\n        }\n        .toggle-btn:hover {\n            background-color: #C23D51; \/* Vermelho mais escuro para hover *\/\n        }\n        .expandable {\n            display: none; \/* Esconde o conteúdo até que o botão seja clicado *\/\n            margin-top: 20px;\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Our Equine Piroplasmosis Bundle combines cELISA and qPCR tests for comprehensive detection of antibodies to \u003ci\u003eBabesia caballi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTheileria equi\u003c\/i\u003e. This bundle is crucial for the official trading, import, and export of horses.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n        \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe bundle includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eTwo cELISA Tests: Detect antibodies to \u003ci\u003eBabesia caballi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTheileria equi\u003c\/i\u003e. Used for official trading and movement of horses. Follows ISO\/IEC 17025 standards, ensuring high quality and reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eqPCR Test: Detects the genome of \u003ci\u003eBabesia caballi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTheileria equi\u003c\/i\u003e, providing highly sensitive detection of piroplasms, ideal for early infection detection and during febrile peaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \n        \u003ch2\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e5 mL of blood or serum - collect blood in a dry tube for cELISA\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e5 mL of blood - collect blood in K3 EDTA tube for qPCR\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \n        \u003ch2\u003eTurnaround Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Results in 2 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory. Clients are responsible for organizing and covering the costs of sending the samples to the laboratory.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n        \u003ch2\u003eWhat is Piroplasmosis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"highlight\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease of horses caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoan parasites \u003ci\u003eBabesia caballi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTheileria equi\u003c\/i\u003e. These agents are transmitted through a tick vector. Infected animals may remain carriers of these blood parasites for long periods and act as sources of infection for other ticks. The parasites are found in southern Europe, Asia, countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Africa, Cuba, South and Central America, and parts of the southern United States.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003ch2\u003eClinical Signs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncubation period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 19 days for \u003ci\u003eT. equi\u003c\/i\u003e and 10 to 30 days for \u003ci\u003eB. caballi\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer-acute form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare, with only clinical observation being moribund or dead animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcute form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fever, reduced appetite, elevated respiratory and pulse rates, congestion of mucous membranes, dark red urine, smaller and drier faecal balls, anaemia, and\/or icterus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubacute form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to acute form but with weight loss and intermittent fever. Mucous membranes may vary from pale pink to bright yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChronic form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild inappetence, poor performance, weight loss. Documented case fatality rates vary from 10–50%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \n        \u003ch2\u003eTransmission\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003ci\u003eBabesia caballi\u003c\/i\u003e sporozoites invade red blood cells (RBCs), transforming into trophozoites which divide into merozoites, capable of infecting new RBCs. \u003ci\u003eB. caballi\u003c\/i\u003e can be found in various organs of tick vectors and transmit transovarially.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003ci\u003eTheileria equi\u003c\/i\u003e sporozoites, inoculated into horses via a tick bite, invade lymphocytes, develop into schizonts, and release merozoites that invade RBCs. \u003ci\u003eT. equi\u003c\/i\u003e develop in the salivary glands of the tick vector and are not transmitted transovarially. Transmission is also possible through mechanical vectors contaminated by infected blood.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n        \u003ch2\u003ePrevention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eSanitary Prophylaxis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Testing and controlling tick exposure, using repellents, acaricides, and regular inspections, controlling and eradicating the tick vector, and quarantining EP-positive animals.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eMedical Prophylaxis:\u003c\/strong\u003e No current biological products are available. Antiprotozoal agents only temporarily clear \u003ci\u003eT. equi\u003c\/i\u003e from carriers.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"toggle-btn\" onclick=\"toggleSection('how-it-works')\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cdiv id=\"how-it-works\" class=\"expandable\"\u003e\n            \u003cul\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e🛒 \u003cstrong\u003ePurchase the Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select and buy the test online.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e📧 \u003cstrong\u003eReceive Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e After payment confirmation, receive instructions for sample collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eSample Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your veterinarian collects the sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e📄 \u003cstrong\u003eDownload Submission Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Download the printable submission form \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/SubmissionFormNewAddress.pdf?v=1724262218\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                               \u003cli\u003e📮 \u003cstrong\u003eSend Samples:\u003c\/strong\u003e Send to our lab by regular mail or express delivery to:\u003cbr\u003eEquigerminal Lab\u003cbr\u003eIPN Incubadora, Rua Pedro Nunes, EdifC\u003cbr\u003e3030-199 Coimbra, PORTUGAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e📄 \u003cstrong\u003eReceive Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get the result certificate by email. If you need assistance, contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@equigerminal.pt\"\u003esupport@equigerminal.pt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003ch2\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"toggle-btn\" onclick=\"toggleSection('more-info')\"\u003eView More Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cdiv id=\"more-info\" class=\"expandable\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eFor more detailed information on the cELISA and qPCR Tests, including sample collection and submission instructions, please visit our website or contact our support team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/equigerminal.shop\/pages\/equine-piroplasmosis-diagnosis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit our detailed diagnosis page\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"toggle-btn\" onclick=\"toggleSection('faq-details')\"\u003eView FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cdiv id=\"faq-details\" class=\"expandable\"\u003e\n            \u003cul\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the cELISA and qPCR tests work?\u003c\/strong\u003e The cELISA test detects antibodies to \u003ci\u003eBabesia caballi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTheileria equi\u003c\/i\u003e, providing a highly sensitive and specific method for identifying the presence of the pathogens. The qPCR test detects the genome of these pathogens, making it ideal for early infection detection and during febrile peaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat types of samples are required for the tests?\u003c\/strong\u003e The cELISA test requires 5 mL of blood or serum collected in a dry tube. The qPCR test requires 5 mL of blood collected in a K3 EDTA tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to get the test results?\u003c\/strong\u003e The turnaround time for the cELISA and qPCR tests is typically 2 working days from the receipt of the sample in the laboratory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should be done if a horse tests positive for Piroplasmosis?\u003c\/strong\u003e Horses that test positive should be isolated to prevent the spread of the disease. Follow biosecurity measures and consult with a veterinarian for appropriate treatment and management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n                \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow can Piroplasmosis be prevented?\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevention involves testing and controlling tick exposure, using repellents, acaricides, and regular inspections, controlling and eradicating the tick vector, and quarantining EP-positive animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cscript\u003e\n        function toggleSection(id) {\n            var section = document.getElementById(id);\n            if (section.style.display === 'none' || section.style.display === '') {\n                section.style.display = 'block';\n            } else {\n                section.style.display = 'none';\n            }\n        }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Equigerminal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41990729990294,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/PiroplasmosisBundlecELISAqPCR.png?v=1719763195","url":"https:\/\/www.equigerminal.org\/eu\/products\/equine-piroplasmosis-bundle-celisa-qpcr","provider":"Equigerminal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}