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The ADV Antibody ELISA Test from Avecon Diagnostics, Inc. is a sensitive, specific Immunoassay for the detection of ferret antibody caused exclusively by exposure to ADV. In this test, ADV Antibody in ferret saliva or blood (serum/plasma) irreversibly binds to a single ADV protein (identical to protein from the replicating form of ADV, but non-infectious) coated onto a plastic surface. A labeled Immuno-chemical is added which binds ONLY to FERRET ADV ANTIBODY present in the reaction mixture. The label is detected by a sensitive laboratory instrument called a spectrophotometer and is directly proportional to the quantity of Ferret ADV Antibody in the sample.
* Detects ADV Antibody only from virus that has replicated;
...No False Positives from reactivity with other ADV proteins
* No cross-reactivity with ADV Antibody from other mustelids (mink) or other species
* No False Positives caused by antibodies to vaccine-derived cellular debris
* Instrument-based measurement technique negates judgment errors of visual detection that lead to False Negatives
* Use of Saliva eliminates contamination from toenail clippers
Due to the specificity of the ADV Antibody ELISA test, there is NO WAITING PERIOD FOR TESTING FOLLOWING INNOCULATION WITH DISTEMPER OR RABIES VACCINES.
The use of a single, specific ADV non-viral protein exclusively identifies those specimens in which ADV replication has occurred and prevents the occurrence of false positives such as may happen when proteins from whole ADV-derived viral lysate cross-react with non-ADV antibodies in Ferret specimens. It is recommended that testing for ADV Antibody be performed a minimum of 4 times per year on each ferret. Testing is especially important before attempting to breed, and prior to transferring a ferret from one household to another.
Sample Collection Instructions
SALIVA
1. Using a regular cotton swab (sterile/nonsterile),
gently swab the gums and mouth area for
approximately one (1)minute.
2. Place the swab into a plastic tube containing
approximately 1 cc (1 mL)saline (sterile/non-
sterile).
3. Swirl the swab in the saline for about one (1)
minute.
4. Cap the tube and send via regular mail or
other carrier.
SALIVA
1. Using a regular cotton swab (sterile/nonsterile), gently swab the gums and mouth area for approximately one (1)minute.
2. Place the swab into a plastic tube containing approximately 1 cc (1 mL)saline (sterile/non- sterile).
3. Swirl the swab in the saline for about one (1) minute.
4. Cap the tube and send via regular mail or other carrier.
Samples may be stored refrigerated for up to one week before shipment.
*Prices:$12.00 per test (saliva or blood),
$10.00 per test for batches of ten (10) or more specimens sent in at one time.
(Download form and make multiple copies for more than 10 specimens sent at one time.)
Please Return This Form With Sample(s)to:
Avecon Diagnostics,Inc.
410 East Walnut Street
Perkasie, Pennsylvania 18944
U.S.A.
Attention:Exotics Testing Laboratory
Telephone: 215-453-0711
800-249-5875
Fax:215-453-0714
e-mail: info@avecon.com
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