New no guess progesterone test

[dobs4ever]

Just received this from another list thought I would share

Clinitox Diagnostix introduces ZAP™ Canine Progesterone Test - a convenient, one-step test which takes the guess work out of your breeding program.

The ZAPTM Test uses a patented blood separation technology which provides a reliable analytical result from a single drop of blood in as few as 15 minutes. The ZAPTM Test is the first one-step, animal-side test that can be performed by a farmer, breeder, veterinarian or farm technician. This simple, convenient and cost-effective on-farm blood test improves on the delay inherent in traditional laboratory diagnostic tests and will lead to a dramatic improvement in reproductive and animal health management.

Our dedicated team has over 50 years combined experience in the areas of rapid clinical diagnostic solutions, assay development and manufacturing. Our portfolio includes a selection of unique rapid tests for human diagnostics in cardiology, toxicology and fertility. We have expanded our portfolio to offer our unique products to niche segments of the animal diagnostic testing market, including reproductive and animal health management.

AVAILABLE TO ORDER ON-LINE FALL 2011!

For more information, please contact samantha.rodgers@ clinitoxdiagnost ix.com.

Sincerely,

Samantha Rodgers

[DeDe]

Oh, great! I've already invested in a centrifuge, tubes, syringes, etc, etc...LOL I'm wondering if this new test will be similar to a blood glucose test for diabetes? Sounds like it's a step towards EASY STREET for those that can't or won't do their own blood draws.
Thanks Suzan for posting it here.

[dobs4ever]

Isn't that the way it always is!!!

[trinitydobes]

I'm waiting to hear back from my repro vet - I want to know how accurate the new test is and does it give a real number as the result or a range.

Most one drop snap tests come back with a color - and you have match the color to the color guide to see what the test result is - if this is the case then accuracy of the range is going to be very important.

But for those of us who are forced to do AI - having a 15 min test with a reliable result would be invaluable for planning the right time to breed

[trinitydobes]

Just wanted to update those that may be interested - this test has not yet been released - for some reason -my vet checked on it since it was to be released in November 2011.

Will keep you guys posted when/if I hear anything - cause lord know a more accurate - immediate progesterone test would be a great boon to breeders doing AI