Using SNAP Test Kits*

Pet-side screening you dont have to second-guess

Blood/serum/plasma sample test procedure

1. D  ispense 3 drops of sample and 4 drops of conjugate into a disposable sample tube.

2. G  ently invert the sample tube 45 times to mix.

3.  Pour the entire contents of the sample tube into the sample well of a SNAP device.
activation circle

Fecal sample test procedure

4. W  hen color first appears in the activation circle, press rmly to activate. You will hear a distinct snap.

5. W  hen the appropriate development time has passed, read the result.

2.  Squeeze and release bulb 1. S  wab sample and place swab 3 times to mix sample and tip into tube. Bend bulb to break conjugate. seal and release conjugate.

3. S  queeze bulb to dispense 5 drops into the sample well of a SNAP device.

Any color development in the sample spot indicates a positive result. The SNAP cPL Test and SNAP fPL Test are the exceptions because they provide comparative results. Store in refrigerator.

Blue dot=positive

Interpreting results
25C

KEY
8
2C

Development time in minutes. Store at room temperature or in refrigerator. ALL components MUST be at room temperature before running the test.

25C

25C

VECtOR-bORnE

Positive control E. canis/ E. ewingii Ab Lyme disease Ab

A. phagocytophilum/ A. platys Ab Heartworm Ag

Positive control E. canis Ab Lyme disease Ab

2C

8
Positive control

2C

Heartworm Ag

Heartworm Ag

vector-borne diseases.

4Dx PlusScreen dogs annually for six

3DxScreen dogs annually for three

vector-borne diseases.

Heartworm RTScreen annually for canine

heartworm.

8C

8C

REtROViRus

Positive control FIV Ab Feline heartworm Ag

10 2C
FeLV Ag

Positive control FIV Ab Negative control

10 2C
FeLV Ag

Tech Tip
To help remember how many drops you need, count the number of letters in the color of the liquid: R-E-D B-L-U-E 3 drops of blood, serum or plasma 4 drops of conjugate

and at-risk cats and cats with respiratory or vomiting symptoms.

Feline TripleTest all new to household, sick

household, at-risk and symptomatic cats.

FIV/FeLV ComboTest all new to

B-R-O-W-N 5 drops of fecal mixture

Serum sample panCREatitis

8C

10 2C
Pancreas-specific lipase

Reference

Abnormal

Sample spot is the same color or darker than reference spot.

Normal

Sample spot is lighter than reference spot.

weight loss, vomiting and/or diarrhea.

cPL(canine pancreas-specific lipase) Test dogs that present with vomiting, anorexia and/or abdominal pain. fPL(feline pancreas-specific lipase) Test cats that present with lethargy, decreased appetite, dehydration,

For more information Visit www.idexx.com/snap Call 1-800-248-2483 Contact your distributor:

25C

8C

8
fECaL Positive control

2C

8
Positive control Giardia Ag

2C

Parvovirus Ag

ParvoTest dogs that present with sudden

onset of lethargy, vomiting, fever and diarrhea.

GiardiaTest dogs and cats that present with diarrhea.

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*Before beginning any test, refer to the package insert for complete instructions.