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Using SNAP Test Kits*
®
Pet-side screening you don’t have to second-guess
Blood/serum/plasma sample test procedure
1. Dispense 3 drops of sample
and 4 drops of conjugate
(5 drops for cardiac tests) into
a disposable sample tube.
3. Pour the entire contents
of the sample tube into
the sample well of a
SNAP® device.
2. Gently invert the sample
tube 4–5 times to mix.
Fecal sample test procedure
activation circle
4. When color first appears in
the activation circle, press
firmly to activate. You will
hear a distinct “snap.”
5. When the appropriate
development time has passed,
read the result.
1. Swab sample and place swab
2. Squeeze and release bulb
tip into tube. Bend bulb to break
3 times to mix sample and
seal and release conjugate.
conjugate.
Any color development in the sample
spot indicates a positive result.
The SNAP® cPL™ Test,
SNAP® fPL™ Test and
SNAP® Feline proBNP Test are the
exceptions because they provide
comparative results.
3. Squeeze bulb to dispense
5 drops into the sample
well of a SNAP® device.
Interpreting results
KEY
Development time in minutes.
Store at room temperature or in refrigerator.
ALL components MUST be at room temperature before running the test.
VECTOR-BORNE
25°C
8
Positive
control
2°C
8
Positive
control
E. canis Ab
4Dx® Plus—Screen dogs annually for six
RETROVIRUS
Positive
control
Heartworm Ag
2°C
Heartworm Ag
Heartworm RT—Screen annually for canine
vector-borne diseases.
heartworm.
8°C
8°C
10 2°C
FIV Ab
8
2°C
3Dx®—Screen dogs annually for three
vector-borne diseases.
Positive
control
25°C
Lyme disease Ab
Heartworm Ag
Lyme disease Ab
Store in refrigerator.
25°C
A. phagocytophilum/
A. platys Ab
E. canis/
E. ewingii Ab
Blue dot=positive
10 2°C
Positive
control
FIV Ab
FeLV Ag
Feline heartworm
Ag
FeLV Ag
Tech Tip
Negative
control
Feline Triple®—Test all new to household,
To help remember how many drops you need,
count the number of letters in the color of the liquid:
FIV/FeLV Combo —Test all new to
sick and at-risk cats and cats with respiratory
or vomiting symptoms.
household, at-risk and symptomatic cats.
R-E-D
3 drops of blood, serum or plasma
B-L-U-E 4 drops of blue conjugate
G-R-E-E-N 5 drops of green conjugate
B-R-O-W-N 5 drops of fecal mixture
8°C
PANCREATITIS
Serum
sample
10 2°C
Pancreas-specific
lipase
Reference
Abnormal
Sample spot is the same color or darker than reference spot.
Normal
Sample spot is lighter than reference spot.
cPL­(canine pancreas-specific lipase) —Test dogs that present with vomiting, anorexia and/or abdominal pain.
fPL­(feline pancreas-specific lipase) —Test cats that present with lethargy, decreased appetite, dehydration,
CARDIAC
weight loss, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
8°C
Serum or
EDTA plasma
sample
10 2°C
Reference
For more information
– Visit idexx.com/snap
– Call 1-800-248-2483
– Contact your distributor:
NTproBNP
Abnormal
Sample spot is the same color or darker than reference spot.
Normal
Sample spot is lighter than reference spot.
Feline proBNP —Test cats at risk for cardiac disease (murmur, breed, age).
8°C
25°C
FECAL
8
Positive
control
8
2°C
Positive
control
Parvovirus Ag
Parvo —Test dogs that present with sudden
onset of lethargy, vomiting, fever and diarrhea.
2°C
Giardia Ag
Giardia—Test dogs and cats that present
with diarrhea.
*Before beginning any test, refer to the package insert for complete instructions.
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