Gain a complete view of your horse’s health with this essential check-up, covering vital functions like kidney, liver, and digestive health for optimal well-being Ideal For: Horse owners who want a thorough wellness check for their horse, especially useful for older horses or those used in performance activities. Description: A comprehensive health assessment package for overall well-being, tailored for performance horses. Includes: Complete blood count Liver and kidney function Metabolic and electrolyte analysis Respiratory health monitoring   Dashboard Highlights: Kidney Health, Liver Function, Digestive Status, Joint Health, Metabolic Balance

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About the EquiSample Express Kit Tailored to Specific Test: The EquiSample Express Kit is customized based on the test purchased from Equigerminal. Complete Kit: Includes all necessary materials and prepaid express return shipping. Versatile Use: Suitable for both home tests and veterinary tests. Sample Collection: Collect samples yourself or consult a vet if a prescription is needed. Standardized Results: Ensures consistency without hassle, freeing up your vet to focus on care. Ideal for International Shipments: Perfect for tests requiring rapid sample delivery, like hormone assays, where sample stabilizers can't be used. How It Works 🛒 Purchase the Test and Kit: Select and buy the test and kit online. 📦 Receive the Kit: You will receive the kit at home with all necessary materials and prepaid express return shipping. 📄 Download the Submission Form: If you choose not to purchase the EquiSample Kit, download the submission form here. 📮 Return the Sample: Place the collected sample in the prepaid express envelope and use the door pickup service. If you did not purchase the kit, you are responsible for shipping the sample to our lab via regular mail. 📄 Receive Results: Get the result certificate by email. If you need assistance, contact us at support@equigerminal.pt. Types of Tests Home Tests: For healthy animals, these tests do not require invasive samples or veterinary prescriptions. Examples include: Genetic Tests: Saliva/swabs, mane root samples, and other non-invasive samples Parasitic Tests: Stool samples Nutritional Tests: Non-invasive samples Food Tests: Analysis of various food samples Veterinary Tests: For infectious diseases or sick animals, these tests require invasive sample collection (e.g., blood) and must be prescribed by a veterinarian. Veterinarians can also request specific kits and materials. Home Test Kits Include Genetic Tests: Includes a sealed card or envelope for mane samples, saliva/swabs, gloves, a sealed bag, and submission forms. Parasitic Tests: Includes tools for stool sample collection. Nutritional and Food Tests: Includes the necessary materials for collecting non-invasive samples and submission forms. Veterinary Test Kits Include For infectious disease tests, includes materials for invasive sample collection (e.g., blood) and submission forms. Veterinary-specific materials as requested. Pricing and Delivery Time Portugal & Spain : Delivery in 1 business day International: Delivery in 1-2 business days (Valid only for Europe in non-remote areas. For other regions, please contact us.) Multiple Animal Testing You can purchase kits for testing a single animal or multiple animals. The cost of transportation is unitary, meaning you only pay for shipping once, regardless of the number of animals being tested. FAQs View FAQs What is included in the EquiSample Kit? Each kit includes specific materials based on the type of test purchased, such as swabs, sealed tubes, gloves, submission forms, and a prepaid return envelope. How do I collect a sample? Detailed instructions for sample collection are provided with each kit. For home tests, follow the instructions carefully. For veterinary tests, your veterinarian will handle the sample collection. Can I purchase additional collection kits? Yes, you can purchase additional EquiSample Kits with all necessary materials and prepaid return shipping for a hassle-free experience. How do I return the sample? If you purchase the EquiSample Kit, place the collected sample in the provided prepaid envelope and drop it off at your national postal service (for Standard Kit) or use the door pickup service (for Express Kit). If you do not purchase the kit, you are responsible for shipping the sample to our lab via regular mail. How long does it take to receive the results? The turnaround time for most tests is typically 2 to 5 working days from the receipt of the sample in our laboratory. Who can I contact for support? If you need assistance, contact our support team at support@equigerminal.pt. Additional Information View More Info For more detailed information on the EquiSample Kits, including sample collection and submission instructions, please visit our website or contact our support team at support@equigerminal.pt. Visit our website for more details.

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About the EquiSample Standard Kit Tailored to Specific Test: The EquiSample Standard Kit is customized based on the test purchased from Equigerminal. Complete Kit: Includes all necessary materials and prepaid standard return shipping. Versatile Use: Suitable for both home tests and veterinary tests. Sample Collection: Collect samples yourself or consult a vet if a prescription is needed. Standardized Results: Ensures consistency without hassle, freeing up your vet to focus on care. Convenient Shipping: Ideal for tests that do not require rapid sample delivery. How It Works 🛒 Purchase the Test and Kit: Select and buy the test and kit online. 📦 Receive the Kit: You will receive the kit at home with all necessary materials and prepaid standard return shipping. 📄 Download the Submission Form: If you choose not to purchase the EquiSample Kit, download the submission form here. 📮 Return the Sample: Place the collected sample in the prepaid standard envelope and drop it off at your national postal service. If you did not purchase the kit, you are responsible for shipping the sample to our lab via regular mail. 📄 Receive Results: Get the result certificate by email. If you need assistance, contact us at support@equigerminal.pt. Types of Tests Home Tests: For healthy animals, these tests do not require invasive samples or veterinary prescriptions. Examples include: Genetic Tests: Saliva/swabs, mane root samples, and other non-invasive samples Parasitic Tests: Stool samples Nutritional Tests: Non-invasive samples Food Tests: Analysis of various food samples Veterinary Tests: For infectious diseases or sick animals, these tests require invasive sample collection (e.g., blood) and must be prescribed by a veterinarian. Veterinarians can also request specific kits and materials. Home Test Kits Include Genetic Tests: Includes a sealed card or envelope for mane samples, saliva/swabs, gloves, a sealed bag, and submission forms. Parasitic Tests: Includes tools for stool sample collection. Nutritional and Food Tests: Includes the necessary materials for collecting non-invasive samples and submission forms. Veterinary Test Kits Include For infectious disease tests, includes materials for invasive sample collection (e.g., blood) and submission forms. Veterinary-specific materials as requested. Pricing and Delivery Time Portugal: Delivery in 1 business day Spain: Delivery in 1-2 business days International: Delivery in 5 days (Valid only for Europe in non-remote areas. For other regions, please contact us.) Multiple Animal Testing You can purchase kits for testing a single animal or multiple animals. The cost of transportation is unitary, meaning you only pay for shipping once, regardless of the number of animals being tested. FAQs View FAQs What is included in the EquiSample Kit? Each kit includes specific materials based on the type of test purchased, such as swabs, sealed tubes, gloves, submission forms, and a prepaid return envelope. How do I collect a sample? Detailed instructions for sample collection are provided with each kit. For home tests, follow the instructions carefully. For veterinary tests, your veterinarian will handle the sample collection. Can I purchase additional collection kits? Yes, you can purchase additional EquiSample Kits with all necessary materials and prepaid return shipping for a hassle-free experience. How do I return the sample? If you purchase the EquiSample Kit, place the collected sample in the provided prepaid envelope and drop it off at your national postal service (for Standard Kit) or use the door pickup service (for Express Kit). If you do not purchase the kit, you are responsible for shipping the sample to our lab via regular mail. How long does it take to receive the results? The turnaround time for most tests is typically 2 to 5 working days from the receipt of the sample in our laboratory. Who can I contact for support? If you need assistance, contact our support team at support@equigerminal.pt. Additional Information View More Info For more detailed information on the EquiSample Kits, including sample collection and submission instructions, please visit our website or contact our support team at support@equigerminal.pt. Visit our website for more details.

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Pathogen test  Immunoblot  for Borrelia burgdorferi, the pathogen responsible for the Lyme disease or Borreliose. The Immunoblot method used identifies the most frequent Borrelia genotypes, B. burgdorferi, B. garinii, B. afzelli, B. bavariensis and B. spielmanii.In case of suspected contact with Borrelia and presence of compatible clinical signs, a control test is recommended after 4 to 6 weeks. Sample 5 mL - blood - serum tube Turnaround time 2 to 5 working days   What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a tickborne illness that results from infection with members of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex. These organisms are maintained in wild animals, but they can affect humans and some species of domesticated animals, like horses. Lyme disease has been reported in North America, Europe, Australia and parts of Asia. Clinical signs Clinical signs appear in less than 10% of horses infected with the bacteria. Signs include: Lameness (usually of larger joints) that shifts from limb to limb; Generalised stiffness; Soreness in the large joints and back; Low-grade fever (which may or may not be present); Behavioural changes such as reluctance to work and irritability; Laminitis (occasionally associated with Lyme disease) Horses do not show a skin rash with Lyme disease. Swelling around a tick bite in a horse is generally due to a reaction to the tick’s saliva, not Lyme disease. Transmission The ticks become infected when they feed on rodents such as the white-footed mouse that carry the bacteria. The tick can then pass on this infection when it feeds on another host, such as a horse or deer. The bacteria migrate from the tick to the horse after 12 to 24 hours of attachment. In areas where the incidence of disease is high among people, only about 50% of horses are likely to become infected. Of these horses, less than 1 in 10 develops clinical signs of the disease. The remaining horses either have subclinical infection (carry the antibodies against the bacteria but remain clinically healthy) or their immune systems fight off the bacteria (and these horses carry the antibodies to Lyme disease for up to a year). People can also be infected with Lyme disease, but there is no risk of the disease being transmitted from horses to humans. Prevention Since there is no vaccine available, prevention is focused on control of the tick population: Perform a daily tick examination. Remember that it takes 12 to 24 hours of attachment for bacteria to migrate from the tick to the host. Treat turned out horses with permethrin-based insect repellents during peak adult deer tick seasons: early spring, late summer, and fall. Minimize habitat for ticks and their hosts.  

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About the Test – Comprehensive Allergy Panel The Comprehensive Allergy Panel evaluates sensitivity to a wide range of environmental and insect allergens in horses. Using advanced detection technologies, the test measures allergen-specific IgE with high precision and avoids cross-reactivity with IgG or CCDs (cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants). All results are interpreted using the HERBU scoring system, which provides clinically relevant categorization of IgE reactivity levels for each allergen. Why Test? Identifying specific allergens responsible for your horse's symptoms is essential for targeted allergy management. The Comprehensive Allergy Panel enables early detection and supports the development of effective treatment and prevention strategies, including immunotherapy. Benefits of the  Test Broad screening of European environmental and insect allergens. High sensitivity: detects specific IgE levels down to 10 pg per sample. Rapid turnaround: results in 2 to 7 working days. Results expressed according to the HERBU score, ensuring clinically meaningful interpretation. Specific for IgE only, with no interference from IgG or non-relevant cross-reactions. Special Considerations The test should not be performed during or immediately after anti-allergy treatments (e.g., corticosteroids, antihistamines), as these can suppress IgE responses and yield false-negative results. FAQs How can anti-allergy treatments affect the test results? These treatments can lower IgE production or activity, potentially resulting in underestimation of allergen sensitivity. It is advised to wait an appropriate period after treatment before testing. What makes the Comprehensive Allergy Panel different from standard allergy tests?This panel uses IgE-specific detection and a refined scoring system (HERBU) to ensure accurate, clinically significant results. It avoids misleading positives from IgG or carbohydrate-based cross-reactions. Environmental Allergens Screened  Perennial Allergens (Mites and Molds) : Acarus siro, Dermatophagoides farinae,  Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus,  Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Alternaria alternata, Cladosporium herbarum. Seasonal Allergens (Crops, Grasses, Weeds):  Secale cereale, Sorghum halepensis, Poa pratensis, Festuca pratensis. Trees: Betula populifolia, Salix Caprea, Corylus avellana, Fagus sylvatica.   Insects: Culicoides spp,  Culex tarsalis, Tabanus spp  

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Pathogen test The microscopic agglutination test (MAT) is the reference test method for the serodiagnosis of leptospirosis both in humans and in animals (World Health Organization (WHO), 2003; World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE, 2008). This test detects antibodies to specific serovars using live leptospiral antigens, and can be performed on serum from any species. Sample5 mL - blood - serum tube Turnaround time2 to 5 working days What is Leptospirosis?Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can result in abortion, chronic uveitis, and/or kidney failure in horses and can also infect humans, pets, and other livestock. Clinical signsSome horses with leptospirosis appear completely normal. Others might show generalised flulike signs.More serious cases present as mid- to late-term abortions, chronic uveitis (an eye disease that’s the leading cause of blindness in horses), or renal (kidney) disease.Foals from infected dams born alive might suffer from malnutrition, jaundice, pulmonary haemorrhage, or severe respiratory distress—all of which can be fatal. If you can start treatment immediately—before the infection damages eyes or organs—horses with leptospirosis generally have good prognoses. And, you can protect the rest of your herd (and yourself and other animals) by isolating infected horses, treating your other horses with preventive antibiotics or, depending on the species involved, vaccinating. TransmissionLeptospirosis is caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called spirochetes, specifically leptospires, that enter an animal’s body through mucous membranes in areas such as the nostrils, lips, eyes, trachea, stomach, genitals, or anus, or through broken skin. In addition to mammals (horses, humans, squirrels, voles, and scores more), amphibians (such as frogs) and reptiles (including snakes) can become infected with and pass on the disease-causing bacteria. In horses, foals can become infected in utero.Leptospires most commonly live and multiply in the renal tubules (where urine collects in the kidneys) of reservoir or carrier hosts such as rodents, wildlife, and domestic animals. In addition to spreading in urine, leptospires can be transmitted via infected blood or tissues or by infected urine splashing into eyes or the mouth.When an infected reservoir host urinates, the leptospires pass out of its body in the urine and contaminate the surrounding ground and/or water. In fact, exposure to standing water, such as ponds or floodwaters, is the biggest risk factor for leptospirosis infection. Occasionally, says Carter, animals (horses, livestock, etc.) inhale leptospires, ingest them with feed, or transmit them via wounds or bites. PreventionHumans who work with animals or have frequent exposure to them are at a higher risk of contracting leptospirosis.The leptospirosis is now classified as a re-emerging disease. Worldwide, the incidence is increasing, which may be due to increased episodes of flooding. According to the CDC, most human leptospirosis symptoms are flulike and include: high fever; headache; chills; muscle aches; vomiting; jaundice (yellow skin and eyes); red eyes; and abdominal pain.Treatment is fairly straightforward. The emphasis now is on rapid diagnostics so the disease can be diagnosed quickly and treatment started.Prevention is characterised differently for different risk groups. For occupational exposure (for example, veterinarians and animal caretakers that might be exposed to the disease), appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment, including protective gloves and glasses) is important. For recreational exposure, preventing contact of mucous membranes and broken skin with contaminated water is advised.

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Pathogen test  The bacterial culture will be reported positive if a beta-hemolytic Streptococcus species is grown and identified specifically as the Strep equi (formal name is Streptococcus equi subspecies equi). Sample Live Strep equi organisms must be recovered by a swab or wash of the nasopharynx, nasal passages, or draining abscesses. Turnaround time 2 to 5 working days   What is Stranglers? Strangles is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection of horses caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (S. equi). It is transmitted by inhalation or direct contact with contaminated surfaces (for example horses sharing water buckets). The bacteria colonize the horse’s tonsils and pharynx within hours of infection, and then infect the lymph nodes under and behind the jaw resulting in abscessation of these structures days later. Horses develop a fever initially, but are typically not contagious during the initial 48-72 hours. Rarely, infection spreads to other parts of the body resulting in abscesses in other organs such as the intestines, kidneys, lungs, spleen or liver. This is often called “bastard strangles” or metastatic abscessation. A few horses may develop a hypersensitivity reaction to the bacteria with repeated exposure either in the form of infection or vaccination otherwise known as purpura hemorrhagica. Horses that develop classic clinical signs and are not treated with antibiotics have the potential to develop immune protection up to five years. Clinical signs Classic clinical signs include a fever (often >103°F or 39.5°C) first, followed by one or more of the following symptoms: depression, thick nasal discharge and lymph node enlargement under the jaw and/or in the throat latch region. The abscessed lymph nodes may drain externally or into the guttural pouches (blind-end sacs connected to the throat in horses) resulting in nasal discharge. Horses that have been vaccinated for strangles or horses that have previous partial immunity may develop milder signs of upper respiratory tract infection. Bastard strangles cases may develop colic signs, fever, and/or weight loss with or without a history of previous strangles disease or exposure. Horses with purpura hemorrhagica may develop edema of the head, trunk, and/or legs; and broken blood vessels or bruising of the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyes and nose. Additional signs can include fever, severe depression, and muscle tightness. The severity of symptoms in purpura hemorrhagica cases ranges from mild to life-threatening. Transmission Strangles is caused by oral exposure of a horse to S. equi bacteria. Once within the oral cavity, the bacteria invade the tonsils and subsequently colonize the lymph nodes. Bacteria can be transmitted through contact with pus or nasal discharges from an infected horse, or from contaminated bedding or barn equipment (water troughs, buckets, etc.). Flies may also act as vectors, spreading the bacteria from horse to horse. Under the right conditions, S. equi can survive in the environment for weeks or months. Exposure of a horse to S. equi does not necessarily mean that it will come down with strangles. Factors that influence the risk of disease include dose of bacteria (poor sanitation and direct contact with nasal secretions and pus increase the chance of disease); immune status of horse. Previously exposed horses are often immune to the disease, or do not get as sick as unexposed horses. During the first three to six months of life, foals are often protected by maternal antibodies. Vaccination can also increase resistance to the disease; stress (poor nutrition, overcrowding, lengthy transportation or pre-existing diseases increase the risk of strangles). Strangles may be transmitted by “silent shedders” who do not display signs of disease. These horses commonly carry the strangles organism in the guttural pouch, an air sac at the back of the horse’s throat. Detection of these animals requires guttural pouch endoscopy (passing an endoscope via the horse’s nose into the guttual pouch). Strangles is most commonly transmitted by acutely ill or recovering horses that are still shedding bacteria in their nasal secretions. Bacterial culture results have a turnaround time of 2 to 3 days. The DNA test known as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) takes less than a day. However, it may take an additional 1 to 2 days to send samples to the laboratory. Prevention Biosecurity on the farm is necessary to prevent spread of disease. Isolate new horses for three weeks prior to introducing them to the rest of the population. Isolate any horse with a fever and signs of strangles. Do not share tack or equipment between sick horses and others Perform twice daily monitoring of rectal temperatures of all horses in an outbreak to identify new cases. Stop all movement of horses to and from farm when strangles is identified. Disinfect water buckets daily. Use strict hygiene between horses to reduce spread of the disease. Ideally, three throat flush samples are obtained from recovering horses and any horses who were in contact with sick horses at approximately weekly intervals and tested for S. equi subsp equi by PCR and culture. Identification of strangles bacteria in clinically recovered horses may mean the guttural pouches have retained some infection. Endoscopy of the guttural pouches provides visualisation of any pus or dried debris (chondroids) that harbor the bacteria. A small number of horses will recover from strangles and continue to shed bacteria from the guttural pouch, causing recurrent farm outbreaks. Detection and treatment of these “silent carriers” (S. equi bacteria in guttural pouches) via endoscopy and PCR is essential for preventing disease recurrence on a farm. Discuss vaccination types and recommendations with your veterinarian. Vaccination does not provide 100% immunity against S. equi infection. Vaccination is not recommended during or within two years of a strangles outbreak due to the increased risk of purpura hemorrhagica.

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Protect your pets from SARS-CoV-2 infection Cats are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 by a reverse zoonosis. If you have COVID-19 you can infect your pets. Our team confirmed this finding 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.  For more information check our peer reviewed publication at micro-organism (MDPI).  As in people, animals often have mild clinical signs, or are asymptomatic, but there are also reports of fatal cases.  Why testing By performing this test will allow you to know if your Cat has been infected with SARS-CoV-2. This test detects IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Nucleoprotein (NP)  and Spike (S) protein.  Please note, that IgG antibodies arise 2-3 weeks after infection and are maintained for some months.    Sample  2 mL blood in a dry tube or 1 mL of sera. Turnaround time  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 5 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.    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  Main conclusions of the study:  - Cats that lived in COVID-19 positive households are at more risk to be infected with SARS-CoV-2  and some cats can become ill or may die.  - Cat to cat transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is also a possibility. Cat that lived in COVID-19 negative households but lived in free range and contact with other cats also tested positive.  - If you test COVID-19 positive please avoid direct contact with your cat, or ware a mask.  - Serological testing should be performed  2-3 weeks after contact with a COVID-19 positive case.   - One to 2 weeks after contact with a COVID-19 positive case a molecular RT-qPCR is recommended. Please check more info about molecular tests for cats here .  For more information please check the coverage article of our scientific publication written by an independent professional. If you would like to collaborate and participate in our study, please contact us at support@equigerminal.pt to find out if you qualify for the study and receive free testing for SARS-CoV-2.  

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Protect your pets from SARS-CoV-2 infection Cats 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 will allow you to know if your Cat is infected with SARS-CoV-2. This test detects viral RNA of SARS-CoV-2 by RTqPCR. 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). Sample type Exudate from the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal collected through a swab and/or rectal swabs.   Turnaround time 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.    FAQs Why should we test cats ? The test should be done in cats who have had contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are confirmed cases of infections of cats by SARS-CoV-2 through transmission of the virus by humans or other infected cats.   For more info check  the OIE website When cats should take the test? In general, the test can be performed 5 to 14 days after contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.   The test it is based on the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 genome (RNA) by real-time rRT-PCR techniques in exudates from the nasopharynx, oropharynx and rectal swabs. In dogs the viral load is higher in the first days of infection and starts to decrease after 15 days after infection.   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 animal coronaviruses. For molecular diagnosis, we use two different SARS-CoV-2 genes as targets.The sensitivity of the molecular test depends on the viral load present in the sample. The viral load is maximal 5-7 days after infection and from then on it starts to decrease, becoming diminished 15 days after infection.   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

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Protect your pets from SARS-CoV-2 infection Dogs are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 by a reverse zoonosis. If you have COVID-19 you can infect your pets. Our team confirmed this finding 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 will allow you to know if your Dog has been infected with SARS-CoV-2. This test detects IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Nucleoprotein (NP)  and Spike (S) protein.  Please note, that IgG antibodies arise 2-3 weeks after infection and are maintained for some months.  As in people, animals often have mild clinical signs, or are asymptomatic, but there are also reports of fatal cases.  Sample  2 mL blood in a dry tube or 1 mL of sera. Turnaround time  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 5 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.    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

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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 will allow you to know if your Dog is infected with SARS-CoV-2. This test detects viral RNA of SARS-CoV-2 by RTqPCR. 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).   Sample type Exudate from the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal collected through a swab and/or rectal swabs.   Turnaround time 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.    Timeline of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in a Dog in a COVID19+ 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 color means positive serological or molecular result and the red color means a negative serological or molecular result. The date corresponds to the day of the blood or swab sampling from the dog.   FAQs 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 dogs should take the test? In general, the test can be performed 5 to 14 days after contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.   The test it 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 human the viral load is higher in the first days of infection and starts to decrease after 15 days after infection. 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, we use two different SARS-CoV-2 proteins as targets.The sensitivity of the molecular test depends on the viral load present in the sample. The viral load is maximal 5-7 days after infection and from then on it starts to decrease, becoming diminished 15 days after infection. 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

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Pathogen profile This profile includes 10 qPCR tests that detects 10 pathogens responsible for  neurological disease in horses such as: EHV-1, EPM, EEE, EEV, VEE, JEV, WEE, WNV, RBV, Hendra. Sample 5 mL - blood ( K3 EDTA tube) and/or 5mL - liquor (CSF) in a sterile tube Turnaround time 2 to 5  working days  

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