Dirofilaria immitis Antibody – Feline (EIA) [Referral]

Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.

Detection of antibodies to Dirofilaria immitis, the causative agent of feline heartworm disease, by enzyme immunoassay (EIA).

1.0 ml serum (preferred) or plasma

Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed samples are not acceptable for this test. Collect plasma from an EDTA tube. When possible, transfer the plasma off the blood cells into a new, non-additive tube.

This test is performed at the Heska Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Loveland, CO. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and shipping fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule.