Giardia AG Rapid Tests

Giardia is a microscopic parasite that affects the intestines of cats and dogs. Infection may cause soft, watery or intermittent diarrhoea, although some infected animals show no obvious signs.

Rapid screening can provide useful information when digestive signs appear or Giardia exposure is suspected, supporting a more informed decision about what to do next.

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.

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 the sample well marked S.

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

Positive result
Two coloured lines appear: one in the control area marked C and one in the test area marked T. A visible test line should be treated as positive even when it appears faint.

Negative result
One coloured line appears in the control area marked C, with no line in the test area marked T.

Invalid result
No control line appears at C, whether or not a test line appears at T. Repeat the test using a new test device and follow the supplied instructions carefully.

Clinical evaluation

Clinical performance was evaluated using 360 samples, with results compared against PCR reference testing, an established
molecular laboratory method that detects Giardia by identifying and amplifying its DNA.

In this evaluation, the test demonstrated 97.5% sensitivity and 96.0% specificity. 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 cat or 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 cat and 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 cat or 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.