From:
kgifford@video-fenky.com
Date: 2005-10-19 00:26:02 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] ADV test q's
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Hello FHL,
Randy's mention of ADV in Ontario on the FML reminded me of a question I had with regards to tests and their perceived reliability.
I have heard the following from multiple sources, all based on anecdotal evidence:
- The United CEP test is the best generally-available one out there, though it can generate false positives
- The Avecon ELISA saliva test isn't bad, but it has been known to generate false negatives
- The Avecon ELISA quick-check home test is unreliable and should be avoided
My question, then: Are there any real and publicly-available studies to back up these anecdotally-backed-up rules? Has anyone called up Avecon or United and asked them about their own experimentation that (presumably) verifies the validity of their tests?
Now for a slightly different question: Both of the tests perceived as being less reliable share their use of saliva in common. If these tests really are less reliable, is it because of the use of saliva, or is it because it's easier to introduce contamination while taking a saliva sample as opposed to blood? Is there a "better" way of sampling saliva to protect against contamination?
Hope you follow my questions well enough. I've read a fair amount of ADV-related text on the net and none of them seem to quite get to the point on this -- I was considering calling up the companies myself to see if I got anywhere on my concerns, but thought I'd consult here first. (By the way, I've used the United CEP test on my ferrets and plan to continue to do so in the future.)
k
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