Advanced PCR screening of major tick-borne infections affecting dogs.

Precision 6 PLUS PCR is an advanced molecular diagnostic panel designed to detect 7

major vector-borne pathogens using PCR.

This technology identifies active infections directly from blood samples,

allowing veterinarians to diagnose infections earlier and with greater accuracy than

traditional serologic testing.

When Should This Panel Be Ordered?

The Precision 6 PLUS PCR panel is recommended when vector-borne disease is

suspected or as part of routine seasonal screening in at-risk patients.

Consider testing when patients present with:

• Unexplained fever
• Lethargy or reduced activity
• Lameness or shifting-leg lameness
• Thrombocytopenia or anemia
• Chronic inflammatory disease
• Unexplained weight loss
• Bleeding disorders
• Neurologic signs associated with infectious disease

Routine Screening Recommendation

This panel is also ideal as a proactive screening tool during heartworm and tick season,

even in asymptomatic patients.

Early detection through PCR allows identification of active infections before seroconversion,

supporting timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.

Ideal Patients for Screening:

✔ Recent tick exposure
✔ Live in or travel to tick-endemic regions
✔ Present with chronic or unexplained illness
✔ Routine seasonal screening (heartworm/tick season)

Why this works

Introduces preventive medicine angle → increases test utilization
Positions your lab as proactive, not reactive
Aligns with how vets already think (heartworm season = testing season)

Key Advantages

✔ Detection of active infection in the patient’s blood

✔ Identification of pathogens carried by the tick

✔ Enhanced clinical insight into transmission risk and disease status