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Faecal Dx antigen testing
Detects common and prevalent parasites earlier—even when there are no eggs present.1-5
That's good news for you. Bad news for parasites.
Unlike other faecal testing methods, Faecal Dx antigen testing doesn’t rely on the presence of eggs for an accurate diagnosis. Instead, it detects parasites by their antigen protein. If there are parasites, there will be antigen. Even in prepatent or single-sex infections.
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See how the antigen technology enables early and accurate detection.
Watch our latest video on faecal antigen testing
By testing for antigens rather than relying on the presence of eggs, you can detect accurately and earlier for hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm.1,2
Earlier detection than faecal flotation1–5
Detect up to 5X more infections than faecal flotation alone1,4,6
Find what the microscope misses with Faecal Dx antigen testing2–5
- Identify infections prior to eggs being shed.
- Avoid false-negative results caused by intermittent shedding of eggs.
- Detect worms even if eggs are not present in the faecal sample.
Help protect pets and families like never before
Learn more about the importance of detecting infections early and accurately to treat intestinal parasites effectively, reducing the risk of infections to other pets and family members.7
Learn more about Faecal Dx and antigen testing
See clinical evidence that Faecal Dx antigen testing helps find parasite infections that the microscope misses.
From infection to presentation: learn how to diagnose hookworm, roundworm, whipworm, and flea tapeworm earlier
Faecal Dx Clinical Reference Guide
Learn more about prevalence of intestinal parasites and view guidelines for diagnosis and control of intestinal parasites
Read a pan-European clinical study that confirms the need to test and treat even well-cared for dogs.
Read the DOGWALKS study
Read guidelines of ESCCAP how to combine faecal testing and treatment with dewormers for effective detection and treatment of intestinal parasites.
ESCCAP Guidelines GL4: Parasitological Diagnosis in Cats, Dogs and Equines
Read publications on coproantigen testing for helminths
See clinical evidence on the ability of Faecal Dx antigen testing to identify different types of helminths in cats and dogs.
Publication Parasitol Research, Jan 2023
Publication J Vet Diagn Invest, Sep 2017
Include Faecal Dx antigen testing as part of every faecal examination.
Test codes for faecal testing
For "healthy" dogs and cats:
Faecal Dx Antigen (Immunoassay) (test code NEMAE or add-on test NEMAES)
Hookworm, roundworm, whipworm and flea tapeworm antigen immunoassays.
For sick dogs and cats:
Fecal Dx Antigen profile with Giardia
(test code FECG)
Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, flea tapeworms and Giardia (antigen immunoassay).
Fecal Dx Antigen profile plus with Giardia incl. flotation
(test code FECGP)
Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, flea tapeworms and Giardia (antigen immunoassayand fecal flotation).
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References
- Elsemore D, Beall M, Bezold T, et al. Detection of Dipylidium caninum coproantigen in experimental and natural infections [AAVP Abstract 23]. Paper presented at: American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists 67th Annual Meeting; June 26, 2022; Snowbird, UT
- Elsemore DA, Geng J, Flynn L, Cruthers L, Lucio-Forster A, Bowman DD. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for coproantigen detection of Trichuris vulpis in dogs. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2014;26(3):404–411.
- Data on file at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Westbrook, Maine USA.
- Data on file at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Westbrook, Maine USA: Aggregate detection of hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infections.
- Elsemore DA, Geng J, Cote J, Hanna R, Lucio-Forster A, Bowman DD. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for coproantigen detection of Ancylostoma caninum and Toxocara canis in dogs and Toxocara cati in cats. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2017;29(5):645–653. doi:10.1177/1040638717706098
- Data on file at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Westbrook, Maine USA. Preliminary data on positive rate for Dipylidium caninum is approximately 6%.
- ESCCAP guidelines: GL4: Parasitological Diagnosis in Cats, Dogs and Equines. ESCCAP UK Website: www.esccap.org/guidelines/gl4/. Accessed Feb 20, 2023.