{"product_id":"giardia-ag-giardia-antigen-gyorsteszt-kutyaknak","title":"Giardia Rapid Test for Dogs and Cats","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.mlp{--i:#111827;--m:#6b7280;--t:#0d7377;--l:#e5e7eb;--b:#f2f8f7;color:var(--i);font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;max-width:820px}.mlp h2{font-size:26px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 10px}.mlp h3{font-size:19px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 12px}.mlp p{margin:0 0 12px}.mlp__eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--t);font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px}.mlp__lead{margin:0 0 22px}.mlp__spec{border:1px solid var(--l);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 22px}.mlp__spec-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px 16px;padding:11px 16px;border-top:1px solid var(--l)}.mlp__spec-row:first-child{border-top:0}.mlp__spec-row:nth-child(odd){background:var(--b)}.mlp__spec-k{flex:0 0 210px;font-weight:600;color:var(--m)}.mlp__spec-v{flex:1 1 260px}.mlp__card{border:1px solid var(--l);border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 18px}.mlp__card\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.mlp__card ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px}.mlp__card li{margin:0 0 7px}.mlp__card .mlp__spec{margin:0 0 12px}.mlp__steps{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.mlp-step{display:flex;gap:12px;margin:0 0 14px}.mlp-step:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.mlp-step__n{flex:0 0 26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--t);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;text-align:center;line-height:26px}.mlp-step p{margin:0}.mlp__read{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 22px}.mlp-res{flex:1 1 210px;border:1px solid var(--l);border-radius:12px;padding:14px}.mlp-cas{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--l);margin:0 0 10px}.mlp-res__label{font-weight:700;margin:0 0 5px}.mlp-res__text{font-size:14px;color:var(--m);margin:0}.mlp-res--pos{background:#fdf7f2;border-color:#e8cdb8}.mlp-res--void{background:#fdfaf0;border-color:#e6d8bd}.mlp__src{font-size:13px;color:var(--m);margin:0}.mlp__note{border-left:3px solid var(--t);background:var(--b);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:16px 20px}.mlp__note h3{margin:0 0 8px}.mlp__note p{font-size:14px;color:var(--m)}.mlp__note p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}@media(max-width:600px){.mlp h2{font-size:22px}.mlp__spec-k{flex:1 1 100%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mlp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp__eyebrow\"\u003eHome diagnostics · Dog and cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGiardia Ag – Giardia Antigen Rapid Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites in dogs and cats, and a typical hidden cause of recurring diarrhoea that can last for months. It is often misdiagnosed because cysts are shed intermittently — a single negative sample does not rule out infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003ePathogen detected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eGiardia antigen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eAgreement with PCR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e99.00% (n=300) — details below\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eSample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eFresh stool sample or rectal swab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eResult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e5–10 minutes (invalid after 15 minutes)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eMethod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eImmunochromatography\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e4–30 °C, protected from light\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eFor use in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003eDogs and cats\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccuracy – manufacturer validation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with PCR as the reference method, on 300 samples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e98.57%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eSpecificity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e99.13%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-k\"\u003eAgreement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mlp__spec-v\"\u003e99.00%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp__src\"\u003eSource: validation data from the manufacturer (Chongqing Safvet Biotech Co., Ltd.). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/Giardia_Ag_Manual.pdf?v=1788288920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstructions for use (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the test recommended?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecurring or chronic diarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, mucousy or unusually foul-smelling stool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight loss, or poor growth in young animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a new dog or cat arrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor animals coming from a kennel, shelter or breeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf diarrhoea returns after treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it work? Three steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"mlp__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mlp-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp-step__n\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollect a fresh stool sample with the sampling swab provided. No invasive procedure is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mlp-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp-step__n\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix the sample in the buffer solution provided, then add it to the sample well of the cassette as described in the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mlp-step\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mlp-step__n\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the result between 5 and 10 minutes; after 15 minutes the result is invalid. Perform the test at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp__eyebrow\"\u003eReading the result\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__read\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp-res mlp-res--pos\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"mlp-cas\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/mancslab-gyorsteszt-eredmeny-pozitiv.png?v=1789640475\" alt=\"Rapid test positive result: control line and test line visible\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__label\"\u003ePositive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__text\"\u003eGiardia antigen detected in the sample. Even a faint T line is a positive result. Contact your vet to discuss treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp-res\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"mlp-cas\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/mancslab-gyorsteszt-eredmeny-negativ.png?v=1789640482\" alt=\"Rapid test negative result: only the control line visible\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__label\"\u003eNegative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__text\"\u003eNo antigen detected. Cysts are shed intermittently, so if symptoms persist it is worth repeating the test within 2–3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp-res mlp-res--void\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"mlp-cas\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/mancslab-gyorsteszt-eredmeny-ervenytelen.png?v=1789640488\" alt=\"Rapid test invalid result: no control line\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__label\"\u003eInvalid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mlp-res__text\"\u003eNo control line, so the result cannot be interpreted. Repeat the test with a new cassette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you test again?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf symptoms return after treatment. According to the CAPC, antigen may remain detectable for some time even after successful treatment, so your vet will decide how and when to carry out the follow-up test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf symptoms persist despite a negative result — within 2–3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn multi-pet households if any animal has diarrhoea, because Giardia spreads quickly via shared bowls and litter trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a new animal arrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnowledge base – further reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tudastar\/giardia-a-kutyaknal-a-rejtett-parazita-amit-konnyen-felrediagnosztizalnak\"\u003eGiardia in dogs: symptoms, stool, testing and treatment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tudastar\/giardia-kezelese-kutya-ujrafertozodes\"\u003eTreating Giardia in dogs: how long does it take, and why does it come back?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tudastar\/giardia-macska-tunetek-kezeles-teszt\"\u003eGiardia in cats: symptoms, testing and treatment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tudastar\/kutya-hasmenes-mikor-veszjel-utmutato\"\u003eDiarrhoea in dogs: when is it harmless and when is it a warning sign?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tudastar\/otthoni-gyorsteszt-mikor-hasznald-es-mikor-menj-allatorvoshoz\"\u003eHome rapid tests: when to use one and when to see a vet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated rapid tests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cpv-ccv-giardia-parvovirus-koronavirus-giardia-kombinalt-gyorsteszt-kutyaknak\"\u003eCPV\/CCV\/Giardia 3-in-1 rapid test\u003c\/a\u003e — if you also want to rule out parvovirus and coronavirus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/4-in-1-parvo-koronavirus-giardia-szopornyica-gyorsteszt-kutyaknak\"\u003e4-in-1 rapid test for dogs\u003c\/a\u003e — four pathogens in one kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mlp__note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rapid test is a pre-screening tool: it gives you a quick indication but does not replace a veterinary examination. Always contact your vet if the result is positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-use test; do not reuse. For veterinary use on animals only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MancsLab","offers":[{"title":"1 test","offer_id":58801572675909,"sku":"MLTGIA1DB","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 tests","offer_id":58801700274501,"sku":"MLTGIA5DB","price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1045\/1009\/5685\/files\/giardia-ag-giardia-antigen-gyorsteszt-kutyaknak-alapkep-sajat-doboz-kazetta.png?v=1791454641","url":"https:\/\/mancslab.at\/en\/products\/giardien-schnelltest-hund-katze","provider":"MancsLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}