Lab Exam 3 Flashcards
What does the FeLV snaptest test for
Antigens
What do you do if no color is seen in the activation circle of a snap test
Snap it after minute regardless
What sample can be used for the snap F IV FEL V test
Serum, plasma, whole blood
Will vaccination with F IV and felv affect the snap test results
Yes F I V vaccine cross reacts with test to give a false positive
What is the purpose of the negative control in the snap F I V/felv
Helps to detect false positives. If it changes color then there may be a false positive
The snap parvovirus tests for what
Antigens
Which sample is needed for snap Parvo test
Fecal sample. Take a swab sample from the floor and not the animal
How do fecal samples need to be stored if not used right away
In the fridge for 24 hours or freeze
Will vaccination with Parvo affect the results
No it will not
What can cause a parvo test to be negative in a dog with Parvo symptoms
To close or too far away from infection. Shed 4 to 14 days. Or it is a false negative or it is another disease
What can happen if the conjugate bulb is squeezed more than three times
The conjugate will bind all antigens and won’t allow binding to the elisa test. You will get a false negative
What does the snap CPL measure. How does reading the results differ from other snap tests
It measures lipase levels and it is either normal or abnormal
What sample is needed for a snap CPL
Serum at room temperature
What reads as normal or abnormal on the snap cpl
If the sample is lighter than the reference spot. If equal to reference then abnormal
What does the Fiv snap test test for
Antibodies
