Rapid testing supports premium equine health.
- Obtain critical health data within minutes, enabling swift decisions and immediate care for your horse.
- Reduce stress for both horses and their owners with quick, hassle-free diagnostics directly at the stable.
- Rapid testing enables the detection of early warning signs, allowing for proactive measures.
- Keep your horse in peak performance by monitoring key health indicators regularly.
True quantitative result in 6 minutes.
Diagnostics for Equine Health
Serum Amyloid A (SAA) test provides nearly real-time detection of infection and inflammation.
Foal IgG test measures IgG antibody levels in newborn foals and aids in assessing failure of passive transfer of immunity (FPT, FTPI).
Rapid Results - On-Site
True Quantitative Result
The test provides a precise numerical value of the analyte in the sample. This aids in making informed treatment decisions and allows for accurate monitoring of the treatment's effectiveness.
In 6 Minutes
The test provides results in just six minutes, enabling rapid decision-making and immediate treatment. This saves time and improves treatment outcomes.
On-Site
The test can be performed directly at the stable or clinic, reducing the need to send samples to a lab. This allows for faster diagnosis and treatment without delays.
Easy test procedure offers quick access to health information.
Rapid or point-of-care (POC) veterinary diagnostics reduces costs and and facilitates the early steps of beginning treatment. Labmaster's tests are based on a small whole blood sample and produce a quantitative result in 6 minutes.
Tests can be performed when and where needed, such as the veterinarian's office, care facility, animal clinic or stable.
The test procedure is easy, as you can see on this video of performing the Labmaster LUCIA™ Equine SAA test.
We are happy to arrange an online demonstration of the LUCIA Vet platform.
What our Customers Say
Photo: Harri Koivunen Racing
"After transportation the horse was released out into paddock. He looked glum and we tested his SAA values immediately at the stable. The SAA value was above the measuring range of the test, 1500 mg/L. Medication was started on the spot.
The easy access to important health information is why I value rapid testing. In our case it was also helpful in monitoring treatment. It only took a few simple measurements to find out whether medication was working. It is always important to ensure that the horse is healthy before training."
Heidi Vuori, Harri Koivunen Racing
Photo: Larva-Jussila
"Yes! It has arrived! Namely, the Labmaster LUCIA™ Vet Analyzer. We are able to study the SAA value of the horses here at the home stable and also measure the IgG of the foals. Both of these test results are quantitative, i.e. numerical. This is valuable information which we don't have to wait for long. Very important information, especially during foaling season."
Riikka Takaneva
Larva-Jussila, Finnish horse breeder
Efficient products based on Finnish technology
Labmaster's diagnostic products are based on proprietary technology which is accurate, fast and cost-effective. We are constantly developing new tests for our Labmaster LUCIA™ veterinary product family, and all of our test are performed with the Labmaster LUCIA™ Vet table-top analyzer which is a CE-marked device.
Labmaster’s quality management system is ISO 13485:2016 and 9001:2015 certified, ensuring the quality of our products.
More about the benefits of point-of-care (rapid) testing of inflammation for equine health
Witkowska‐Piłaszewicz et al. (2019): Discusses the application of SAA in detecting inflammation and infection early in equine health, emphasizing its utility in reducing complications through timely diagnosis.
Bullone et al. (2015): Examines biomarkers like SAA and their role in identifying inflammatory airway diseases in horses, highlighting their sensitivity to early-stage inflammation.
Jacobsen et al. (2023): Reviews SAA's use in equine surgery and medicine, emphasizing its importance in early intervention to manage subclinical infections.
Belgrave et al. (2013): Analyzes the reliability of SAA as a diagnostic tool across species, with a focus on its quick response to inflammatory stimuli in equines.
Hobo et al. (2007): Investigates the utility of SAA for monitoring clinical conditions like bacterial pneumonia in horses, reinforcing its importance in respiratory disease management.
Pfäfflin & Schleicher (2009): Reviews the significance of acute-phase proteins like SAA in point-of-care testing and their impact on treatment efficiency.
Cray, C., Zaias, J., & Altman, N. H. (2009): A comprehensive review of acute-phase proteins, including SAA, across species, establishing the scientific basis for their diagnostic utility in veterinary contexts.
Eckersall, P. D., & Bell, R. (2010): This paper extensively reviewed acute-phase proteins in veterinary settings, detailing the role of SAA in inflammation and its potential for POC diagnostics.
Tony Wahlroos, COO
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