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Rapid Test Kits
Answers in minutes, at the point of care. VETDiagnostix rapid immunoassay kits screen for common infectious diseases and key markers — simple, fast, and ready when the patient is in front of you.
Why rapid tests
When a fast yes/no changes the plan — treat, isolate, vaccinate or investigate further — point-of-care rapid tests give an immediate steer without waiting on a lab.
Minutes to result
Immunoassay kits give a rapid qualitative read at the point of care — decisions in the same consult.
Simple to run
Straightforward single-use kits — no instrument or lab skills required.
Broad menu
Screen common infectious diseases and key markers across canine and feline patients.
How they work
A simple point-of-care immunoassay workflow.
- Collect sample. Take the required sample (e.g. blood, serum, faeces) per the kit.
- Apply. Add sample and buffer to the test device as directed.
- Wait. Allow the short development time specified by the kit.
- Read. Interpret the qualitative result (lines / indicators).
- Record. Log the result to the patient file.
Follow each kit’s instructions for sample type, timing and interpretation. Confirm as clinically indicated.
Where clinics use them
Infectious triage
Rapid screening for common infectious diseases.
New-patient intake
Screen new arrivals, adoptions and boarders.
Vaccination decisions
Inform status before vaccinating.
Outbreak response
Quick on-site screening during suspected outbreaks.
Emergency
Fast indicators when time matters.
Pre-procedure checks
Screen before high-risk procedures.
Capabilities
VETDiagnostix rapid immunoassay test kits for point-of-care veterinary screening.
| Method | Rapid immunoassay (lateral-flow type) |
| Result | Qualitative, in minutes |
| Menu | Common canine & feline infectious-disease & marker tests |
| Format | Single-use kits, no instrument required |
| Storage | Per kit labelling |
The available test menu, sample types, sensitivity/specificity and storage are defined per kit and confirmed per manufacturer at time of order and by region.
Rapid test vs. send-out lab
| Rapid test (in-clinic) | Send-out reference lab | |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | Minutes, same visit | Typically 1–3 days |
| Result | Qualitative screen | Quantitative / confirmatory |
| Best role | Fast triage & screening | Confirmation & complex panels |
| Setting | Point of care, no instrument | Laboratory |
Rapid tests screen; confirm significant or borderline findings with laboratory testing as clinically indicated.
Works with the NXVET cloud
Screening results on the record.
- Log rapid-test results to the patient file in NXVET.
- Flag infectious status for the team and future visits.
- Pair with PCR (POCKIT) and analyzers for a layered diagnostic approach.
- Order kits alongside your other NX-supplied diagnostics.
Frequently asked questions
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Keep rapid answers on hand
Request a quote and the available test menu, and stock point-of-care rapid tests through NX.