Description
This lungworm test for dogs is a simple blood test. It will tell you whether or not your best friend is infected with the UK canine lungworm, Angiostrongylus vasorum.
The Angio Detect dog lungworm blood test is the most accurate method of lungworm detection in dogs. It is far more sensitive than regular faecal testing, with a sensitivity of 98.1% (compared with only 61% sensitivity of a faecal assessment).
Dogs can pick up lungworm from snails and slugs and from grazing on contaminated grass. It is important to test your dog for lungworm, if left untreated it can cause long term health problems or even death. That said, unnecessary chemical treatments are also bad for your dog, which is another reason to purchase this test kit.
Dragon Lab’s testing service provides same day results, which is one of the fastest turn around times of lungworm testing labs in UK. Our experts not only provide you with the results, but also provide you with invaluable knowledge and advice from our extensive experience.
Generic vets are not usually specifically trained in interpreting antigen test results; their experience is usually limited and recommendations are swayed by affiliations to pharmaceutical companies. This can lead to incorrect or biased treatment guidance which is not necessarily the best course of action for your dog.
Testing process
- You buy a test
- We send you a kit
- You send the blood sample back in the prepaid box provided.
- We analyse your dog’s blood sample and send you the results. The results will be explained and advice given.
How to get a blood sample
- Contact your vet and ask for a blood draw into a 2mL sample tube.
- Green or orange sample tube (included in test kit) for Titre Testing, Lungworm Screening or Progesterone Testing.
- For Brucella canis: EDTA tube (included in test kit).
Hand-delivered samples
- Let us know that you are delivering the sample by calling/WhatsApp/text: 07813 664608 and to arrange payment
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Your vet can use their own sample tube.
This can be sent to us with your contact details included to:
Dragon Lab & Canine Services, Synod Ganol, Llandysul, SA44 6JE
Why Choose Us?
Dragon Lab & Canine Services are experts in canine immunology.
We have over 14 years laboratory and canine immunology experience. This has gained us invaluable knowledge when it comes to canine immunology testing and vaccination guidance. Our lungworm testing service not only provides you with the numbers but also the knowledge and advice of our extensive experience.
All laboratory tests are run on-site following GMP and strict SOP protocols. SAME DAY RESULTS.
Titre tests can be performed at any stage of a dog’s life. However, the best time is shortly before they are due their ‘booster’. This lets you know if they actually need at ‘booster’ or not. If you are wanting to titre test a puppy, it is best to wait until 3-4 weeks after their vaccination.
The higher the number the higher the titre or concentration of antibodies. The reporting range is from 0 (no antibodies detected) to 6. The results are always relative to a positive control.
A score of 2 and above is considered positive, meaning the animal is protected.
How often should I titre test?
The frequency of repeat titre testing is at the discretion of the owner. If your previous titre test result was borderline positive (1 or 2), then you may want to titre test sooner than if the result was a strong positive (3+).
Antibody titres can wane as animals get older and there may be a point at which an older dog may need re vaccination, however, this decision should be made on a risk analysis based on age and potential side affects from a vaccine at an older age and any other existing medical conditions.
You may feel that if you have younger dogs you are happy with testing less frequently. If you are testing to satisfy the requirements of a third party (ie dog boarder, kennel, council licensing etc), then please see their recommendations.
We recommend testing at 16 weeks, or 3-4 weeks after their vaccination.
Progesterone Testing
We recommend taking an initial sample at day 9 following your dog showing the first signs of bleeding. Subsequent tests/advice will depend on this initial result.
We try and limit the number of tests required to accurate predict ovulation. It is better to take an initial sample and retest 3/4 days after than to completely miss ovulation. Typically two or 3 tests are required.
