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EIA Equine Infectious Anemia, ELISA

Name: EIA Equine Infectious Anemia, ELISA
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 30.75 EUR

Test that looks in your horse's blood for the defences (antibodies) against the equine infectious anemia virus. Pathogen test ...

€30.75 Incl. VAT

Turnaround time Free pickup in our shop(s)

About

The PTE018/2 ELISA test detects antibodies against Equine Infectious Anaemia Virus (EIAV).

In some cases, this ELISA test may replace the Coggins Test (AGID) for the official testing required for the import, export and trade of horses.

Equine Infectious Anaemia is a disease listed in the WOAH (formerly OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code, and confirmed cases must be reported according to international regulations.

What is Equine Infectious Anaemia?

Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) is a viral disease affecting horses, donkeys, mules and hinnies worldwide.

It is subject to strict control measures for the international movement of live equines and equine reproductive material.

Why test?

The ELISA test detects antibodies against Equine Infectious Anaemia Virus (EIAV) and may be accepted as an alternative to the Coggins Test (AGID) for certain official testing programmes.

It is suitable for disease surveillance, import/export requirements and routine screening.

Clinical signs

This infection may have an acute, chronic or sub-clinical (silent) phase.

The acute phase characterised by intermittent fever associated with depression, lethargy, increased heart and breathing rates, haemorrhaging, diarrhoea with blood, bleeding wounds that won’t heal, lack of coordination and rapid weight loss. It can also cause petechial haemorrhages of the mucous membranes and general oedema more evident in the legs and jaundice.
Thechronic phase characterised by recurrent episodes of fever, anaemia and thrombocytopenia (decrease of blood platelets) interspersed with periods of normality. These episodes will be spread out over time.
This disease is often fatal during the acute or chronic phase.
Should the animal survive the acute and chronic phase, it enters a silent phase with no evident signs of illness for the remainder of its life. In this silent phase the virus persists but the clinical signs are only manifest if the immune system is weakened by another disease, stress or the administration of corticosteroids.

Transmission

EIA is caused by a lentivirus of the HIV family, the equine infectious anaemia virus.
The virus can be passed from one horse to another through fly, or more rarely, mosquito bites, or by direct contact with blood or blood derivative products (serum and/or plasma). Such as, for example, by: sharing objects contaminated with infected blood (needles, branding tools, etc).
The virus can also be passed down from mare to foal via the placenta or, more rarely, in the mother’s colostrum or milk.
Potentially, the virus can be transmitted by semen.

Prevention

There is no treatment, cure or vaccine for this infection. Prevention is crucial to avoid it being passed on.
Serological tests for EIA must be done for any horse with anaemia and thrombocytopenia of unknown origin.
Regular tests must be done on a yearly basis to keep the holding free from EIA.
It is advisable to test studs and brood mares every 90 days in the breeding period.

Results

PREMIUM Processing

Results available in 5 hours after sample arrival.
Includes free express shipping for eligible European countries.
Collection is arranged directly from the client's address.

Additional fees apply for remote regions.

Sample

5 mL of blood collected in a dry tube or 2 mL of serum.

Send your sample by regular mail to:

Equigerminal Lab HIESE
Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro Nº25
3230-343 Penela, Portugal

Turnaround

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.

How it works

🛒 Purchase the test: select and buy the test online.

📧 Receive instructions: after payment confirmation you receive sample collection instructions by e-mail.

🩺 Your veterinarian collects the sample: this test must be collected by a veterinarian, who collects the samples described above under Sample.

📄 Complete the form: print and complete the submission form with the animal identification.

📮 Send it to the laboratory: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📄 Receive your report: your certified report is issued as soon as the analysis is validated.

FAQs

Who collects the sample? Your veterinarian. See Sample for the material and the volume this test requires.

How should the sample be sent? Keep it cool and send it by tracked courier as soon as it is collected. Shipping is arranged and paid for by the client.

What happens if the sample arrives unsuitable? We contact you before processing and ask for a new sample.

Can other tests be added to the same sample? Often yes, if the material and the volume allow it. Ask us before shipping.

How long does it take? See Turnaround. The count starts when the sample arrives at the laboratory, not when you order.

More

The ELISA test it can, in some cases, replace the Coggins Test, the official test required for trade/import/ export of horses.
PTE018/2 ELISA test to detect antibodies against equine infectious anemia virus
Equine Infectious Anaemia is a disease listed in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code and countries are obligated to report the occurrence of the disease according to the OIE Code.