A realtime PCR for the direct detection of Brucella canis is now available at LABOKLIN. Canine brucellosis is a contagious infection caused by the gram-negative bacterium Brucella canis. The disease is characterized by abortion and infertility in females, epididymitis, orchitis and testicular atrophy in males, and occasionally diskospondylitis, osteomyelitis and uveitis. Sample material: swabs without […]
A realtime PCR for the direct detection of equine coronavirus is now available at LABOKLIN. Especially in adult horses and during cold weather months, ECoV is associated with anorexia, lethargy, fever, changes in fecal character (diarrhea is not routinely seen), and mild colicy-like signs. Sample material: faeces
Chronic kidney disease as well as the early detection in the creatinine blind zone is still a big issue in small animal practice. The protein-creatinine ratio indicates the increased excretion of protein before the creatinine retention. A new parameter, SDMA (symmetric dimethylarginine), originates from the degradation of muscle cells and is excreted exclusively via the […]
In addition to our quantitative FIV-PCR (partnerlab, test duration: 1-2 weeks, including provirus load for therapy control), you have now the opportunity to request our new qualitative FIV-PCR (inhouse PCR, test duration: 1-3 working days, no provirus load). With this PCR, a confirmation of positive FIV antibody titres is now possible within 1-3 working days.
A semiquantitative realtime PCR for the direct detection of canine and feline Demodex mites is now available at LABOKLIN. This PCR test is validated for all currently known species in dogs (D.canis, D.injai, D.cornei) and cats (D.cati, D.gatoi, D.felis). Sample material: deep skin scrapings
The LABOKLIN dermatophyte PCR has been further developed and improved now allowing differentiation of the dermatophyte species after a positive PCR result. The new PCR is able to detect and differentiate the following dermatopyhtes: Microsporum (M.) canis, M. gypseum, M. persicolor, Trichophyton (T.) mentagrophytes, and T. equinum. Sample material: hairs (hair roots!), skin scrapings, skin […]
A realtime PCR test for the direct detection of Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis is now available at LABOKLIN. Animal species: dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, ferret and other Canidae and Mustelidae Sample material: superficial skin scrapings
A realtime PCR test for the detection of Circovirus infections in dogs is now available at LABOKLIN. Sample material: faeces, EDTA blood, tissue (liver, lymphoid tissue, intestine, kidney).
A realtime PCR test for the diagnosis of Spirochaetosis cuniculi in rabbits is now available at LABOKLIN. Sample material: tissue (skin lesions), swabs without medium (vagina, preputium).
