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Sep 21, 2016

- Supporting easy and quick testing -
New release of one-step Canine Heartworm Ag Test Kit CHW

ARKRAY, Inc. will release thinka Canine Heartworm Ag Test Kit CHWon 23 September 2016 under the dedicated brand for animals thinka. It is an antigen testing kit for filarial (canine heartworm) infection*1 and enables easy and quick one-step testing of filarial antigen during the busy season.

ARKRAY, Inc. (hereafter 'ARKRAY') shall release thinka Canine Heartworm Ag Test Kit, which is an antigen testing kit for filarial (canine heartworm) infection*1. A key feature is that dropping sample (blood) is all that is required for this one-step testing kit. It allows easy and quick filariasis antigen test during the busy season.

ARKRAY shall continue to endeavor in the development and provision of wide-ranging products and services so as to meet the various needs of the frontlines of veterinary care and further contribute to veterinary medicine.

*1 Filariasis is a parasitic disease that is caused by thread-like worms that occupy the heart and lung artery of a dog. They are spread by blood-feeding mosquitoes. The preventive agent for the disease is dispensable on directions or prescriptions after an examination and blood testing by a veterinarian.

Product Features

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•One-step measurement

Measurement can be performed by just applying blood sample.

•Quick measurement

Measurement result comes out within 10 minutes.

•Accurate measurement

It is easy to distinguish test line with high sensitivity.

Test procedure

The product allows easy and quick filariasis antigen test during the busy season.

• Operating method, determination method

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Overview of thinka Canine Heartworm Ag Test Kit CHW

Name thinka Canine Heartworm Ag Test Kit CHW
Release date 23 September 2016
Specifications
Objective animals Dogs
Sample Whole blood, serum, plasma
Meas. principle Immunochromatography
Reaction time 5-10 minutes
Sample volume Approx. 80 µL
Storage 2-30℃
Shelf life 24 months after manufacturing
Tests per pack 10 cartridges, 10 single-use pipettes

This product will be sold by ARKRAY Global Business, Inc.
ARKRAY Global Business, Inc. manages overseas distribution for ARKRAY products.