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Adult Cat: lab tests and health checks

From about the first birthday until the senior years.

Cats hide illness until it is well advanced, so a yearly lab check can show kidney, sugar or thyroid trouble before you notice anything. This page lists the tests vets often discuss for adult cats, and why.

Why testing changes at this age

Adult cats rarely complain. Blood and urine tests give your vet a picture of the organs and a record to compare against as the cat ages.

What vets often check

The main checks for a adult cat

Yearly blood and urine

A CBC, kidney test and urine test are the usual starting point.

Sugar and thyroid

Blood sugar and T4 help look for diabetes and an over-active thyroid, which appear in middle-aged and older cats.

Infection screening

FIV and FeLV kits are used for cats that go outdoors, meet other cats or are newly adopted.

Before travel

A rabies antibody titre shows the response to vaccination and is asked for by some destinations.

A registered veterinarian chooses the tests that suit your animal's signs, age and history. This page is general information, not advice for one animal.

Health packages for a adult cat

A quick check of blood, liver and kidney.

  • CBC
  • SGPT / ALT
  • + 3 more tests

₹900

Save ₹220 ₹1,120

Blood count plus liver, kidney, protein and sugar.

  • CBC
  • SGOT / AST
  • + 7 more tests

₹1,600

Save ₹240 ₹1,840

Thyroid & kidney

Cat Thyroid & Kidney Check

Cat T4 with kidney, sugar and blood count checks, for older cats that are thin, thirsty or restless.

  • Feline T4 (fT4)
  • KFT (kidney function)
  • + 2 more tests

Call to confirm

Rabies antibody titre with blood, parasite, liver and kidney checks, for dogs and cats that will travel.

  • Rabies antibody titre (ELISA)
  • CBC
  • + 3 more tests

Call to confirm

RT-PCR tests for panleukopenia, cat flu viruses and FCoV / FIP in one booking.

  • Feline panleukopenia (FPV) RT-PCR
  • Feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) RT-PCR
  • + 2 more tests

Call to confirm

Tests to ask about

All cat tests

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Whole blood (EDTA) · Popular

₹400

Blood Protozoa (Blood Parasite Smear)

Whole blood (EDTA) · Popular

₹350

Kidney Function Test (KFT)

Serum (plain) · Popular

₹700

Glucose Random (RBS)

Fluoride plasma

₹180

Urine Routine

Urine · Popular

₹300

Stool Routine

Stool · Popular

₹300

Feline Vaccination Antibody Titre (Panleukopenia, Herpes & Calici)

Serum

Call to confirm

Rabies Antibody Titre (ELISA)

Serum (plain)

Call to confirm

FIV / FeLV (Combo Kit)

Serum

₹1,500

Feline T4 (fT4)

Serum

₹1,500

Guides for a adult cat

Age & Life Stage 5 min read

FIV and FeLV Testing for Kittens and Newly Adopted Cats

A kitten or a newly adopted cat can be tested for FIV and FeLV with a small blood sample and a rapid kit. A very young kitten or a recent infection can mislead a kit, so a repeat test or RT-PCR may follow.

18 Oct 2026

Lab Tests Explained 4 min read

Insulin Tests in Dogs and Cats: When a Vet Measures It

An insulin test measures the hormone that moves sugar from the blood into the cells. A vet may ask for it in a dog or cat with unexplained weakness or low blood sugar, and reads it with a sugar result.

18 Oct 2026

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

Heart Blood Tests for Cats: NT-proBNP and Troponin

Heart blood tests for cats are NT-proBNP, which can show heart strain, and troponin I, which can show heart muscle injury. Cats hide heart disease well, so these tests help a vet but never replace a heart scan.

18 Oct 2026

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

Pre-Anaesthetic Tests for Young and Old Pets

Pre-anaesthetic tests are blood checks done before an operation so the vet can plan the anaesthetic around the pet's own body. Young and old pets raise different questions, and a normal result is not a promise of no risk.

18 Oct 2026

Molecular Tests 4 min read

FIP and Feline Coronavirus: What an RT-PCR Result Means

A positive feline coronavirus RT-PCR does not mean a cat has FIP, because many healthy cats carry the virus. Vets read the result with the cat's signs, any body fluid and other tests such as the Rivalta test and SAA.

18 Oct 2026

Questions about testing a adult cat

How often should an adult cat have lab tests?
Many vets suggest a check once a year for a healthy adult cat, and sooner if the cat is unwell. Ask your vet what is right for your cat.
Why test a cat that looks healthy?
Cats hide illness, and kidney, sugar and thyroid problems can start quietly. A check gives your vet a baseline.
Which signs in a cat need a vet at once?
Fast or open-mouth breathing, collapse, repeated vomiting, not eating, or straining to pass urine need a vet without delay.

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