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FHV-1 Rapid Test

Feline Herpesvirus Type 1 Rapid Test

The AHL FHV-1 Rapid Test is intended for preliminary screening for feline herpesvirus type 1 antigen. Results should be interpreted together with clinical information and veterinary findings.

Test overview

FHV-1 Test Information

Target
Feline herpesvirus type 1 antigen
Specimens
Ocular/conjunctival secretions, nasal fluid, or saliva
Sample application
3 drops of prepared specimen
Read time
Read at 5 minutes
Interpretation limit
Do not interpret after 10 minutes
Technology
Lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA)
Test format
No instrument required
AHL FHV-1 Rapid Test box and test cassette

Product contents

Kit Contents

Product packaging and test materials are shown for product identification. Refer to the current instructions for use for kit contents and test procedure.

AHL FHV-1 Rapid Test packaging and kit materials

How to use

How to Use & Result Interpretation

Follow the current instructions for use for specimen collection, preparation, application and result reading.

FHV-1 Rapid Test visual guide for specimen collection, preparation, sample application, timing and result interpretation
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Positive Result

Control (C) and test (T) lines appear.

Negative Result

Only the control (C) line appears.

Invalid Result

No control (C) line appears.

Important limitations

Use as a Screening Result

A negative result does not exclude FHV-1 infection and should be interpreted together with clinical information.

  • For preliminary screening only.
  • Do not use the result as the sole basis for diagnosis or treatment.
  • Follow the current instructions for use for specimen collection, test procedure and result interpretation.

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