VEA+112+SNAP+Test week 5 lab spring

SNAP Test Overview

• Test type: Designed by Idexx

• Purpose: Quick results for diagnosing various conditions in animals

• Tests available:

  • Blood tests:

    • Heartworm

    • Tick-borne diseases

    • Feline leukemia (Felv) / Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)

  • Fecal tests:

    • Internal parasites (e.g., Giardia)

    • Parvovirus

• More common in veterinary practices with alternative laboratory tests also available.

Test Preparation

• Step 1: Allow all components to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

  • Note: Do not heat the components.

Sample Preparation

• Step 2: Using a transfer pipette:

  • Hold vertically and dispense 3 drops of sample into a new sample tube.

• Step 3: Add the conjugate:

  • Hold the bottle vertically, add 4 drops of conjugate to the sample tube.

• Step 4: Mixing the sample:

  • Cap the sample tube and mix thoroughly by inverting it 3–5 times.

Testing Process

• Step 5: Applying the sample:

  • Place the device on a horizontal surface.

  • Add the entire contents of the sample tube to the sample well, avoiding splashes.

  • The sample will flow across the result window, reaching the activation circle within 30–60 seconds.

• Step 6: Activating the test:

  • When color first appears in the activation circle, push the activator firmly until it is flush with the device body.

Result Interpretation

• Step 7: Reading results:

  • Wait 10 minutes from the time of activation to read the test results.

• Follow up with SNAP Pro for:

  • Test result completion and interpretation.

  • After placing the sample in the well, the SNAP Pro will automatically snap the test and record the results once complete.