From:
kath0524
Date: 2002-05-19 18:20:00 UTC
Subject: Re: ADV test kit
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., daneedv@a... wrote:
>I do not have much experience with the POCT, butI know that Dr.
>Stephon ran a number of side by side tests with the POCT and
>the ELISA, and found the 2 to produce nearly identical results. I
>think most of the problems that come from using the POCT with
>saliva may be due to errors made by the person giving the test.
Thanks, Danee. I think, from what you wrote, you feel the POCT
saliva test is fairly accurate. That's what I've been using with
rescues. I agree that operator error is a big issue. Many people
will disagree with that. I personally screwed up a test a few
months ago. It went wacko but it was because I was running my
mouth, not following instructions, and not paying attention. I
retested with another kit and all was well. That certainly wasn't
Avecon's fault. I learned a $15 lesson on that one.
So, I think I will order another supply. It gives me some peace of
mind even if it may not be entirely accurate.
Thanks for the input.
Katharine