Idexx SNAP 4Dx Plus Quick Reference Manual
SNAP® Test Quick Reference Guide
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Supported species.
8
min
Read time in minutes.
Store at room temperature or in refrigerator.
Store in refrigerator.
Table of contents
Key
SNAP test kits at a glance............................................................................3
SNAP Pro® Analyzer ....................................................................................4
SNAP® 4Dx® Plus Test .................................................................................5
SNAP® Heartworm RT Test ..........................................................................6
SNAP® Feline Triple® Test .............................................................................7
SNAP® FIV/FeLV Combo Test .......................................................................8
SNAP® cPL™ Test .......................................................................................9
SNAP® fPL™ Test ......................................................................................10
SNAP® Parvo Test .....................................................................................11
SNAP® Giardia Test ...................................................................................12
SNAP® Feline proBNP Test ......................................................................... 13
SNAP® Lepto Test......................................................................................14
SNAP® FeLV Antigen Test ...........................................................................15
SNAP® Foal IgG Test .................................................................................. 16
SNAP test cycling and shipping guidelines .................................................17
ALL components MUST be at room temperature before the test is run.
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SNAP test kits at a glance
Supported sample types
Storage*
Refrigerated = 2°C–8°C
Room temperature = 2°C–25°C
Sample size
Drops of
solution
Read
time
(minutes)
Test name
†
Fecal
Anticoagulated
whole blood
Plasma Serum
SNAP® 4Dx®
Plus Test
• • •
Refrigerated until expiration, or
room temperature for 90 days
3 drops 4 8
SNAP
®
Heartworm
RT Test
• • •
Room temperature until expiration 3 drops 4 8
SNAP
®
Feline
Triple® Test
• • •
Refrigerated until expiration
3 drops 4 10
SNAP
®
FIV/FeLV
Combo Test
• • •
3 drops 4 10
SNAP
®
cPL™ Test
•
3 drops 4 10
SNAP
®
fPL™ Test
•
3 drops 4 10
SNAP
®
Parvo Test
•
Room temperature until expiration
Coat entire swab tip
with a thin layer of
fecal material.
5 8
SNAP
®
Giardia Test
•
Refrigerated until expiration
Coat entire swab tip
with a thin layer of
fecal material.
5 8
SNAP
®
Feline
proBNP Test
• •
3 drops 5 10
SNAP
®
Lepto Test
•
3 drops 4 10
SNAP
®
FeLV
Antigen Test
• • •
3 drops 4 10
SNAP
®
Foal
IgG Test
• • •
1 drop
Entire bottle,
or until well
is full
7
*Refer to package insert for complete storage requirements.
†Before beginning any test, refer to the package insert for complete instructions.
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SNAP Pro® Analyzer
*Before beginning any test, refer to the package insert for complete instructions.
IMPORTANT: Prepare the SNAP test, but do not
activate the test.*
When prompted by the SNAP Pro, gently slide the
SNAP test into the port at the bottom of the analyzer
(well end first) until it clicks into position.
Solid green
All results are negative.
Flashing blue
At least one result is positive.
Flashing yellow
Visual confirmation needed.
(See operator’s guide for more information).
Wrong Right
When analysis is complete, results are shown on the results screen and are saved on the analyzer
automatically. The color of the status light indicates the results of the run:
For more information or to order this product, visit idexx.com/prohelp.
Icon Description
Wireless (Wi-Fi) signal status
(5 gray bars = best signal; 5 red bars = no signal)
Lost Wi-Fi communication
Connected and communicating with the
IDEXX VetLab
®
Station via a wired connection
(red icon indicates the analyzer is off-line)
Lost Ethernet connection
Battery charging
Icon Description
Software upgrade is available
(SmartService
®
Solutions customers only)
Warning notification (gray icon indicates the
warning has been viewed and is unresolved)
Error notification (gray icon indicates the error
has been viewed and is unresolved)
Lost communication with IDEXX VetLab Station
Interpreting SNAP Pro icons
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SNAP® 4Dx® Plus Test
Test procedure
†
25°C
*
2°C
*Tests expire after 90 days at room temperature. If not stored at room temperature, tests can be refrigerated
until expiration date. Refer to package insert for complete storage requirements.
†Before beginning any test, refer to the package insert for complete instructions.
§Anticoagulated whole blood (e.g., EDTA, heparin).
Screen dogs annually for six vector-borne diseases.
1. Using the provided
pipette, dispense
3 drops of sample
and 4 drops of
conjugate to the
sample tube.
2. Gently invert 3–5
times to mix.
3. Pour the entire
contents of the
sample tube into
the sample well
of a SNAP 4Dx
Plus device.
5. Read the result at
8 minutes.
Activation
circle
4. Use the SNAP Pro® Analyzer
to automatically activate the
SNAP test and interpret the
result.
OR
When color first appears in
the activation circle, press
firmly to activate. You will
hear a distinct “snap.”
8
min
Can be stored at room
temperature for 90 days.*
Positive control
E. canis/E. ewingii Ab
D. immitis Ag
B. burgdorferi Ab
A. phagocytophilum/
A. platys Ab
Whole blood
§
, serum,
or plasma sample
For more information or to order this test, visit idexx.com/snap4dxplus.
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SNAP® Heartworm RT Test
Test procedure*
25°C
2°C
Screen annually for heartworm.
1. Using the provided
pipette, dispense
3 drops of sample
and 4 drops of
conjugate to the
sample tube.
2. Gently invert 3–5
times to mix.
3. Pour the entire
contents of the
sample tube
into the sample
well of a SNAP
Heartworm RT
device.
5. Read the result at
8 minutes.
Activation
circle
4. Use the SNAP Pro® Analyzer
to automatically activate the
SNAP test and interpret the
result.
OR
When color first appears in
the activation circle, press
firmly to activate. You will
hear a distinct “snap.”
8
min
Positive control
High antigen indicator
Negative control
Whole blood
†
, serum,
or plasma sample
For more information or to order this test, visit idexx.com/heartworm.
Low antigen indicator
*Before beginning any test, refer to the package insert for complete instructions.
†Anticoagulated whole blood (e.g., EDTA, heparin)
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