CPV/CCV/Giardia 3-in-1 Ag Rapid Tests

CPV, CCV and Giardia are three infectious causes of gastrointestinal illness in dogs, but they can affect dogs in different ways. Canine parvovirus can cause severe and rapidly developing illness, particularly in puppies and unvaccinated dogs, while canine coronavirus commonly affects the intestines and Giardia is an intestinal parasite that can cause soft, watery or intermittent diarrhoea.

All three can be associated with infected faeces and contaminated environments, although their routes of transmission differ. Dogs may be exposed through contact with infected animals or contaminated environments, including surfaces, shared areas, food or water, depending on the organism involved. Because their signs can overlap, screening for CPV, CCV and Giardia together can provide useful initial information when the cause of digestive illness is unclear.

Rapid 3-in-1 screening can provide useful initial information, but the result should always be considered alongside the dog’s signs and, where appropriate, further veterinary assessment.

1. Check the kit contents and keep the test device sealed until you are ready to begin.

2. Peel back the seal on the buffer tube and place the tube securely in the workstation.

3. Use the supplied swab to collect a faecal sample or anal swab sample.

4. Insert the swab into the buffer tube and rotate it at least 10 times. Then push the cap firmly onto the tube.

5. Remove the test device from its foil pouch and place it on a clean, flat surface.

6. Add three drops of the mixed solution vertically into all 3 sample wells marked S.

7. Read the result at 10 minutes. Do not interpret the result after 20 minutes.

Read each result individually
Interpret the CPV, CCV and Giardia results separately. A positive result for one target does not mean that the other targets are positive.

Positive result
For an individual target, two coloured lines appear: one in the control area marked C and one in the corresponding test area marked T. A visible test line should be treated as positive even when it appears faint.

Negative result
For an individual target, one coloured line appears in the control area marked C, with no line in the corresponding test area marked T.

Invalid result
If the required control line does not appear, the result is invalid, whether or not a test line is visible. Repeat the test using a new test device and follow the supplied instructions carefully.

Clinical evaluation
Clinical performance was evaluated using separate sample sets, with results compared against PCR reference testing, an established molecular laboratory method used to detect the genetic material of canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus and Giardia. The evaluation included 300 samples for CPV, 350 samples for CCV and 360 samples for Giardia.

In these evaluations, the test demonstrated 98.00% sensitivity and 98.67% specificity for CPV, 98.50% sensitivity and 97.33% specificity for CCV, and 97.50% sensitivity and 96.00% specificity for Giardia. Sensitivity describes the test’s ability to identify positive samples, while specificity describes its ability to identify negative samples.

Quality-controlled manufacturing
Manufactured in a specialist IVD facility operating under an ISO 13485:2016-certified quality management system. Controlled processes cover raw materials, production, packaging and final inspection.

Production includes controlled manufacturing processes, in-process inspections and batch-level quality checks before release. These measures help support consistent quality and reliable test performance.

• This product is a rapid screening test for veterinary in-vitro diagnostic use only. It is designed to analyse a sample collected from a dog outside the animal’s body and must not be used for human testing.

• AniCare tests are not a replacement for veterinary advice. Consider the result alongside the dog's signs and seek veterinary advice if signs continue, worsen or the result is unexpected.

• Keep the test device sealed until you are ready to use it. Do not use expired components and do not reuse any part of the kit. Read the result at 10 minutes and do not interpret it after 20 minutes.

• Like all rapid screening tests, false-positive or false-negative results can occur. If the result is positive, unexpected or the dog's signs continue, speak to a veterinary professional.

• Store sealed between 4–30°C, keep dry and away from direct sunlight, and do not freeze. Dispose of used testing materials safely in accordance with local requirements.