The ADV Antibody ELISA Test from Avecon Diagnostics,
Inc. is a sensitive, specific Immunoassay for the detection
of ferret antibody caused exclusively by exposure to ADV.
In this test, ADV Antibody in ferret saliva or blood (serum/plasma)
irreversibly binds to a single ADV protein (identical to protein
from the replicating form of ADV, but non-infectious) coated
onto a plastic surface. A labeled Immuno-chemical is added
which binds ONLY to FERRET ADV ANTIBODY present in the reaction
mixture. The label is detected by a sensitive laboratory instrument
called a spectrophotometer and is directly proportional to
the quantity of Ferret ADV Antibody in the sample.
Detects ADV Antibody only from virus that has replicated;
No False Positives from reactivity with other ADV proteins
No cross-reactivity with ADV Antibody from other mustelids
(mink) or other species
No False Positives caused by antibodies to vaccine-derived
cellular debris
Instrument-based measurement technique negates judgment
errors of visual detection that lead to False Negatives
Use of Saliva eliminates contamination from toenail
clippers
Due to the specificity of the ADV Antibody ELISA
test, there is NO WAITING PERIOD FOR TESTING FOLLOWING INNOCULATION
WITH DISTEMPER OR RABIES VACCINES.
The use of a single, specific ADV non-viral protein exclusively
identifies those specimens in which ADV replication has
occurred and prevents the occurrence of false positives
such as may happen when proteins from whole ADV-derived
viral lysate cross-react with non-ADV antibodies in Ferret
specimens. It is recommended that testing for ADV
Antibody be performed a minimum of 4 times per year on each
ferret. Testing is especially important before attempting
to breed, and prior to transferring a ferret from one household
to another.
