{"product_id":"hw-ag-szivfereg-gyorsteszt-kutya-es-macska","title":"Heartworm Rapid Test for Dogs and Cats","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.mlp{--i:#111827;--m:#6b7280;--t:#0d7377;--l:#e5e7eb;--b:#f2f8f7;color:var(--i);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;max-width:820px}.mlp h2{font-size:26px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 10px}.mlp h3{font-size:19px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 12px}.mlp p{margin:0 0 12px}.mlp__eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--t);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px}.mlp__lead{margin:0 0 22px}.mlp__spec{border:1px solid var(--l);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 22px}.mlp__spec-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px 16px;padding:11px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--l)}.mlp__spec-row:first-child{border-top:0}.mlp__spec-row:nth-child(odd){background:var(--b)}.mlp__spec-k{flex:0 0 210px;font-weight:600;color:var(--m)}.mlp__spec-v{flex:1 1 260px}.mlp__card{border:1px solid var(--l);border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 18px}.mlp__card\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.mlp__card ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px}.mlp__card li{margin:0 0 7px}.mlp__card .mlp__spec{margin:0 0 12px}.mlp__steps{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mlp-step{display:flex;gap:12px;margin:0 0 14px}.mlp-step:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.mlp-step__n{flex:0 0 26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--t);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;text-align:center;line-height:26px}.mlp-step p{margin:0}.mlp__read{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 22px}.mlp-res{flex:1 1 210px;border:1px solid var(--l);border-radius:12px;padding:14px}.mlp-cas{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--l);margin:0 0 10px}.mlp-res__label{font-weight:700;margin:0 0 5px}.mlp-res__text{font-size:14px;color:var(--m);margin:0}.mlp-res--pos{background:#fdf7f2;border-color:#e8cdb8}.mlp-res--void{background:#fdfaf0;border-color:#e6d8bd}.mlp__src{font-size:13px;color:var(--m);margin:0}.mlp__note{border-left:3px solid var(--t);background:var(--b);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:16px 20px}.mlp__note h3{margin:0 0 8px}.mlp__note p{font-size:14px;color:var(--m)}.mlp__note p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}@media(max-width:600px){.mlp h2{font-size:22px}.mlp__spec-k{flex:1 1 100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mlp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp__eyebrow\"\u003eHome diagnostics · Dog and cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHW Ag – Heartworm Antigen Rapid Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a parasite transmitted by mosquito bites that settles in the heart and pulmonary arteries. It can go without symptoms for a long time, and the first signs – coughing, tiring easily – often only appear once the infection is advanced. This rapid test detects heartworm antigen in a blood sample from a dog or cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003ePathogen detected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eHeartworm (CHW\/FHW) antigen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eSample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eFresh whole blood, serum or plasma sample\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eResult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e5–10 minutes (invalid after 15 minutes)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eTest cassette, capillary dropper, buffer vial, instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eYou will also need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eA lancet for blood sampling, a clock or timer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eLateral flow immunochromatography\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e4–30 °C, protected from light, do not freeze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eFor use in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eDogs and cats\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy – manufacturer validation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with ELISA as the reference method, on 300 samples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e96.00%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eSpecificity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e98.33%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eAgreement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e97.40%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp__src\"\u003eSource: validation data from the manufacturer (Chongqing Safvet Biotech Co., Ltd.). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/CHW_Ag_Manual.pdf?v=1788288920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstructions for use (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the test recommended?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoughing, tiring easily, exercise intolerance on walks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery year in spring, before mosquito season – by then infections from the previous season are also detectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a new dog or cat arrives whose prevention history is unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor animals that spend a lot of time outdoors or live in rural or waterside areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore starting preventive treatment, as a baseline check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"mlp__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mlp-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp-step__n\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake a fresh blood sample – serum or plasma can also be used. No lancet is included in the box; blood sampling is best left to a vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mlp-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp-step__n\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the capillary dropper, add 3 drops of sample to the buffer vial, close it and shake to mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mlp-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp-step__n\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd 3 drops of the mixed sample to the sample well (S) of the cassette and read the result between 5 and 10 minutes, at 15–30 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp__eyebrow\"\u003eReading the result\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__read\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp-res mlp-res--pos\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"mlp-cas\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/mancslab-gyorsteszt-eredmeny-pozitiv.png?v=1789640475\" alt=\"Rapid test positive result: control line and test line visible\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__label\"\u003ePositive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__text\"\u003eHeartworm antigen detected. Even a faint T line is positive. Contact your vet for confirmation and a treatment plan – without treatment the infection can cause serious heart and lung damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp-res\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"mlp-cas\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/mancslab-gyorsteszt-eredmeny-negativ.png?v=1789640482\" alt=\"Rapid test negative result: only the control line visible\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__label\"\u003eNegative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__text\"\u003eNo antigen detected. In cats, because there are typically only a few worms, the antigen test is more often falsely negative – if symptoms persist, ask your vet for additional tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp-res mlp-res--void\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"mlp-cas\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/mancslab-gyorsteszt-eredmeny-ervenytelen.png?v=1789640488\" alt=\"Rapid test invalid result: no control line\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__label\"\u003eInvalid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__text\"\u003eNo control line, so the result cannot be interpreted. Repeat with a new cassette and a new sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you test again?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery year in spring, before mosquito season and the start of preventive treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf preventive treatment was missed or paused\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf coughing or exercise intolerance appears despite a previous negative result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccording to ESCCAP (European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites), heartworm antigen appears in the blood approx. 6–8 months after infection, so the test cannot yet detect a recent infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe test detects heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) antigen. It does not detect the subcutaneous worm (Dirofilaria repens), which also occurs in Central Europe; for that, your vet can perform a Knott test or PCR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn cats, because of the low worm burden, a negative result does not definitively rule out infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp__src\"\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.esccap.org\/guidelines\/gl5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eESCCAP Guideline 05: Control of Vector-Borne Diseases in Dogs and Cats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnowledge base – further reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tudastar\/szivfereg-kutya-macska-tunetek-szures-megelozes\"\u003eHeartworm in dogs and cats – symptoms, screening, prevention\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tudastar\/szivfereg-teszt-mikor-mennyibe-kerul\"\u003eHeartworm testing: when it is worth it, how it works and what it costs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tudastar\/otthoni-gyorsteszt-mikor-hasznald-es-mikor-menj-allatorvoshoz\"\u003eHome rapid tests: when to use one and when to see a vet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated rapid tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lyme-ag-lyme-kor-kullancs-gyorsteszt\"\u003eLyme Ag – tick rapid test\u003c\/a\u003e — testing a removed tick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiv-ab-felv-ag-fiv-felv-antitest-es-antigen-kombinalt-gyorsteszt-macskaknak\"\u003eFIV\/FeLV 2-in-1 rapid test\u003c\/a\u003e — for annual screening of cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/giardia-ag-giardia-antigen-gyorsteszt-kutyaknak\"\u003eGiardia Ag rapid test\u003c\/a\u003e — a hidden cause of recurring diarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rapid test is a pre-screening tool: it gives you a quick indication but does not replace a veterinary examination. Always contact your vet if the result is positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-use test; do not reuse. Every sample is potentially infectious – wear gloves. For veterinary use on animals only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MancsLab","offers":[{"title":"1 test","offer_id":58295653400901,"sku":"MLTHW1DB","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 tests","offer_id":58801700864325,"sku":"MLTHW5DB","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/mancslab-szivfereg-antigen-gyorsteszt-kutyaknak-macskaknak-termekkep.png?v=1786255176","url":"https:\/\/mancslab.eu\/products\/hw-ag-szivfereg-gyorsteszt-kutya-es-macska","provider":"MancsLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}