Canine distemper virus (CDV) affects a canine's respiratory, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and central nervous systems, as well as the conjunctival membranes of the eye. The virus spreads rapidly and must be immediately treated as soon as it's discovered.
The RIDX^® CDV Ag Test Kit is a lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of CDV antigens in canine eye discharged. This kit shows two letters which are the test (T) line and the control (C) line on the surface of the device. If the CDV antigen exists in the sample, it binds to the gold-conjugated anti-CDV antibody. The antigen-antibody complex moves through the membrane by capillary force and responds to the anti-CDV antibody on the test line, resulting in a red line. The control line indicates that the test is performed correctly and should appear when the test is complete.
The highly selective and sensitive monoclonal antibody to CDV is used as a capture and detector in the kit. The RIDX^® CDV Ag Test Kit can detect CDV antigens in canine eye discharge (conjunctiva) with high accuracy.

Canine eye discharge (conjunctiva)

• CDV Ag test device (10 tests)
• Sample dilution buffer (10 vials)
• Disposable swab (10 ea)
• Disposable dropper (10 ea)
• Instructions for use (1 sheet)

• Sensitivity: 98.8% (85/86) vs. RT-PCR
• Specificity: 97.7% (129/132) vs. RT-PCR
• Diagnostic Agreement: 98.1% (214/218) vs. RT-PCR
• Limit of Detection: 5x10³ TCID₅₀/mL
• No cross-reactivity with other canine pathogens (CCV, CIV, CPV, Escherichia coli, Giardia, and Salmonella)

• 10 Tests/Kit

1. All reagents must be at room temperature (15~30℃/59~86℉) before use.
2. Collect discharge sample from the eye conjunctiva using a swab.
3. Put the swab into the sample dilution buffer and stir the solution with the swab to disperse the sample into the buffer (approximately 10 seconds).
4. Remove the swab from the sample dilution buffer.
5. Wait for 20 seconds to settle down the large particles.
6. Remove the test device from the pouch and place it on a flat and dry surface.
7. Take the supernatant sample in the tube by using a disposable dropper.
8. Add 4 drops of the mixed sample into the sample hole (S), drop by drop vertically.
9. Read test results at 10 minutes.