The kit is based on immunochromatographic assay to detect dermatophytosis in skin lesion swabs, which is rapid, accurate and easy-to-operate. The test time is 15min.
Basic information
Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal infection of the skin and hair caused by pathogenic fungi called dermatophytes. The most common dermatophytes that affect cats and dogs are Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Dermatophytosis can cause various clinical signs, such as hair loss, scaling, crusting, erythema, papules, hyperpigmentation, and pruritus. Sometimes, it can also cause nodular lesions called kerions.
Introduction of Dermatophytosis Rapid Test Kit
The dermatophytosis Rapid Test Kit is based on immunochromatographic assay to detect dermatophytosis in skin lesion swabs, which is rapid, accurate and easy-to-operate. The test time is 15min.
Application of this Dermatophytosis Rapid Test Kit
Skin swabs collected from skin lesion of cat and dogs.
Technical Details of this Dermatophytosis Rapid Test Kit
| Product name | Dermatophytosis Rapid Test Kit |
|---|---|
| Product code | C10901 |
| Unit Size | 10 tests per box or customized size |
| Principle | Sandwich lateral flow immunoassay |
| Species | Feline, Canine |
| Samples | Skin swabs |
| Specificity | >95% |
| Sensitivity | >95% compared with microscope, etc |
| Shelf-life | 12 months |
| Storage | 2- 30 oC or 2-8 oC |
Note: this kit does not contain any contagious objects, it is safe to use. Only samples shall be treated carefully.
Dermatophytosis Rapid Test Kit Components
- Rapid Test Cassette, 10 pcs
- Sample buffer, 10pcs
- Disposable pipette, 10 pcs
- Swabs, 10 pcs
- Kit instruction, 1 set
Extended reading
- Dermatophytosis in Dogs and Cats - Integumentary System - Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com)
- Boehm TMSA, Mueller RS. Dermatophytosis in dogs and cats - an update. Dermatophytose bei Hund und Katze – ein Update. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere. 2019;47(4):257-268. doi:10.1055/a-0969-1446
