HESKA is a is a publicly traded company that specializes in providing diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for the animal health industry. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Loveland, Colorado. HESKA offers a range of products and services for veterinarians, including diagnostic instruments and supplies, allergy testing and immunotherapy.
HESKA products line
- In-clinic diagnostic instruments and supplies: This includes laboratory equipment, diagnostic tests, and supplies for in-clinic use.
- Blood and plasma products: Heska offers a range of blood products for transfusions and plasma products for use in the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
- Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals: The company produces a range of prescription and non-prescription medications and supplements for animals.
- Medical devices: Heska offers a range of medical devices for use in the treatment of various conditions in animals, including surgical instruments and wound care products.
- Information technology solutions: The company provides a range of software and hardware solutions for animal health professionals, including electronic medical records systems and practice management software.
- Services: Heska offers a range of services to support animal health professionals, including diagnostic testing services, consulting services, and training programs
What is Heska ALLERCEPT program?
Heska is a company that provides a range of products and services for the animal health industry. According to the company’s website, their product line includes:
- The HESKA ALLERCEPT program is a service offered by HESKA that provides allergy testing and immunotherapy for dogs and cats. Program includes allergy testing using the ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) allergy screen, which is a blood test that can identify the specific allergens that are causing allergic reactions in pets. Based on the results of the allergy test, a customized immunotherapy treatment plan can be developed to help reduce the severity of the allergic reactions.
- The treatment plan may include a series of injections or sublingual (under the tongue) drops that contain small amounts of the allergens identified in the allergy test. (Allercept therapy shots or Allercept Therapy Drops).
How much does HESKA pet allergy testing costs?
According to the HESKA website, the cost of this test is $295 for the initial screen, which includes testing for up to 50 allergens, and $75 for each additional allergen.
How long does it take to get a test results?
Typically takes about 10-14 days to process. This includes the time it takes to receive the sample at the laboratory, perform the testing, and report the results.
HESKA reviews
“We have used Heska equipment in our emergency practice from the start. Not only is it extremely cost effective, it provides repeatable, accurate results. We trust and depend on it in the middle of the night. The chemistry analyzer makes serial electrolyte checks affordable enough to do, and the Element POC provides solid blood gas information.”
