Table 4 Dogs positive for heartworm antigen (Ag) or antibody (Ab) in context of their microfilariae (Mf) status
From: Optimizing heartworm diagnosis in dogs using multiple test combinations
Mf results | POCa Ag POS | DiroCHEK® Ag POS | DiroCHEK® Ag + HT POS | Ab POSb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Mf NEG (n = 82) | 2 (2.4%) | 3 (3.7%) | 10 (12.2%) | 20 (24.4%) |
Di Mf NEG (n = 87) | 3 (3.4%) | 5 (5.7%) | 15 (17.2%) | 22 (25.3%) |
Any Mf POS (n = 18) | 12(66.6%) | 13 (72.2%) | 18 (100%) | 13 (72.2%) |
Di Mf POS (n = 13) | 11 (84.6%) | 11 (84.6%) | 13 (100%) | 11 (84.6%) |
Dr Mf POS (n = 1) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) | 1 (100%) |
Ar Mf POS (n = 4) | 1 (25%) | 2 (50%) | 4 (100%) | 1 (25%) |