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Moleculaire COVID-19-test voor honden

Name: Moleculaire COVID-19-test voor honden
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 65.0 EUR

Honden zijn vatbaar voor SARS-CoV-2 door omgekeerde zoönose. Als je besmet bent met COVID-19, kun je je huisdieren besmetten. Ons...

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Protect your pets from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Dogs are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 by reverse zoonosis. If you're infected with COVID-19, you can infect your pets.

Our team confirmed in a seroepidemiologic survey* of cats and dogs in Portugal and found antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in 15/69 (21.74%) cats and 7/148 (4.73%) dogs.

By performing this test you will know if your dog is infected with SARS-CoV-2. This test detects viral RNA of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-qPCR.

Please note that viral RNA is detectable only in the first two weeks after infection.

Molecular test

Reference laboratory diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 are carried out by means of genome amplification tests (RNA) in a polymerase chain reaction in real time, preceded by reverse transcription (rRT-PCR).

Waarom testen?

The test should be performed in dogs that have had contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Transmissie

Dogs are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 by reverse zoonosis. If you're infected with COVID-19, you can infect your pets.

There are confirmed cases of infection of dogs by SARS-CoV-2 through transmission of the virus by humans.

However, the viral load retrieved in dogs is considered low.

Resultaten

This test detects viral RNA of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-qPCR.

Please note that viral RNA is detectable only in the first two weeks after infection.

Voorbeeld

Exudate from the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal collected through a swab and/or rectal swabs.

Doorlooptijd

Standard processing – Results in 2–5 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory. Clients organise and support the costs of sending the samples to the laboratory.

PREMIUM processing – Results in 24 hours after sample arrival. Includes free express delivery**. The laboratory organises Express shipping with pick-up of the package at the client's address and delivery at the laboratory.

PREMIUM SERVICES INCLUDE AN EXPRESS SHIPPING DELIVERY FOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES FROM NON-REMOTE REGIONS.

Check here to know if you are in a remote European region.

For remote regions EXTRA fees are applied.

Hoe het werkt

🛒 Koop de test: kies de test en koop hem online.

📧 Ontvang de instructies: na bevestiging van de betaling ontvangt u de instructies voor het afnemen van het monster per e-mail.

📄 Vul het formulier in: print het inzendformulier en vul het in met de identificatie van het dier.

✨ Neem het monster af: trek 20 tot 40 haren met wortel (bulbus) uit en plak ze in het gemarkeerde vak op het formulier, of laat uw dierenarts bloed afnemen in een K3-EDTA-buis.

📮 Stuur het naar het laboratorium: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📊 Ontvang het rapport: het gecertificeerde rapport wordt uitgegeven zodra de analyse is gevalideerd.

Veelgestelde vragen

Why should we test dogs?

The test should be done in dogs who have had contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There are confirmed cases of infections of dogs by SARS-CoV-2 through transmission of the virus by humans.

However, the viral load retrieved in dogs is considered low.

For more info check the OIE website.

When should dogs take the test?

In general, the test can be performed 5 to 14 days after contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The test is based on the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 genome (RNA) by real-time rRT-PCR techniques in exudates from the nasopharynx and oropharynx. In humans, the viral load is higher during the first days of infection and starts to decrease after approximately 15 days.

What is the specificity and sensitivity of these tests?

The real-time RT-PCR test used is 100% specific and does not cross-react with other human coronaviruses. For molecular diagnosis, two different SARS-CoV-2 proteins are used as targets.

The sensitivity of the molecular test depends on the viral load present in the sample. The viral load is highest 5–7 days after infection and then gradually decreases, becoming significantly reduced after approximately 15 days.

Meer

Timeline of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in a dog in a COVID-19+ household

From the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the dog owners (22 January 2021) to the first and second positive RT-qPCR test of the dog on 29 January 2021 and 4 February 2021, respectively, and the positive ELISA test on 14 February 2021, 16 days after the first positive RT-qPCR test. The green colour means a positive serological or molecular result and the red colour means a negative serological or molecular result. The date corresponds to the day of the blood or swab sampling from the dog.

References

Barroso, R., Vieira-Pires, A., Antunes, A., & Fidalgo-Carvalho, I. (2022). Susceptibility of Pets to SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Lessons from a Seroepidemiologic Survey of Cats and Dogs in Portugal. Microorganisms, 10(2), 345.

https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10020345