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Kitten: lab tests and health checks

From birth to about the first birthday. Kittens grow quickly in the first months.

Kittens catch worms, gut infections and cat flu easily, and some carry infections from their mother. Lab tests help your vet find them early. This page lists the tests vets often ask about in a kitten, and why.

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Why testing changes at this age

A kitten has little body reserve, so a few days of diarrhoea or not eating can be serious. Some infections, such as FIV and FeLV, are screened early because they shape a cat's whole life.

What vets often check

The main checks for a kitten

Worms and gut parasites

Stool tests and a Giardia kit look for the usual causes of kitten diarrhoea.

Blood count

A CBC helps show anaemia or infection in a kitten that is pale, thin or weak.

FIV and FeLV screening

A rapid kit is commonly used for new kittens and newly adopted cats; a young kitten may need a repeat later.

Panleukopenia and cat flu

Rapid kits and RT-PCR panels help name the virus when a kitten has vomiting, diarrhoea or sneezing.

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 kitten

Young pets

Puppy & Kitten Starter Check

A first health check for a new puppy or kitten: blood count, worm check, sugar and proteins.

CBC
Stool routine
Faecal flotation (worm eggs)
Random blood sugar
Total protein, albumin & globulin
+ 3 more tests

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RT-PCR

Cat Viral RT-PCR Panel

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
Feline calicivirus (FCV) RT-PCR
FCoV / FIP RT-PCR
+ 2 more tests

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Tests to ask about

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Haematology Popular

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A CBC counts the red cells, white cells and platelets in a blood sample and can help show anaemia (low red cells), infection or inflammation (the body's reaction to injury). It suits dogs, cats, cows and buffaloes.

Whole blood (EDTA) · Popular

Sample: Whole blood (EDTA) (2 mL)
Report time: Same day to 24 hours

₹400

Urine, Stool & Skin Tests Popular

Stool Routine

A stool routine test checks stool by eye and under the microscope for worm eggs, parasites, blood and signs of poor digestion. It helps vets find the cause of diarrhoea or weight loss.

Stool · Popular

Sample: Stool
Report time: Same day to 24 hours

₹300

Rapid Kit Tests

Feline Parvo Virus Ag (Rapid Test)

Feline Parvo Virus Ag (Rapid Test) is a quick stool kit test that looks for a protein (antigen) of cat parvovirus, which causes feline panleukopenia. It can help detect this serious infection in sick kittens.

Faeces

Sample: Faeces
Report time: Same day to 24 hours

₹800

Rapid Kit Tests

FIV / FeLV (Combo Kit)

FIV / FeLV (Combo Kit) is a quick kit test on a cat's blood serum for two serious viruses: FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) and FeLV (feline leukaemia virus). It can help screen sick and new cats.

Serum

Sample: Serum (3 mL)
Report time: Same day to 24 hours

₹1,500

Rapid Kit Tests

Giardia Faecal Antigen (Rapid Test)

The Giardia rapid test is a kit test that detects Giardia antigen, a protein from the parasite, in fresh faeces from dogs and cats. It can help your vet look into diarrhoea, but a negative result does not always rule Giardia out.

Fresh faeces

Sample: Fresh faeces
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Rapid Kit Tests

FeLV Antigen (Rapid Test)

The FeLV antigen rapid test checks a cat's blood for feline leukaemia virus. It can help detect infection, but a positive in a low-risk cat is usually confirmed with another test, and a recently infected cat can still test negative.

Serum or blood

Sample: Serum or blood
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Rapid Kit Tests

FIV Antibody (Rapid Test)

The FIV antibody rapid test checks a cat's blood for antibodies to feline immunodeficiency virus. It can help detect FIV infection, but kittens under about six months may test positive from their mother's antibodies, so your vet reviews the result.

Serum or blood

Sample: Serum or blood
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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RT-PCR / Molecular Tests

Feline Respiratory Disease RT-PCR Panel (Cat Flu)

The Feline Respiratory Disease RT-PCR Panel is a swab test that looks for the genetic material of common cat flu germs, typically feline herpesvirus-1, feline calicivirus, Chlamydia felis, Bordetella and Mycoplasma felis. The exact list is confirmed when you book.

Conjunctival or oropharyngeal swab

Sample: Conjunctival or oropharyngeal swab
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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RT-PCR / Molecular Tests

Feline Diarrhoea RT-PCR Panel

The Feline Diarrhoea RT-PCR Panel is a stool test that looks for the genetic material of common causes of diarrhoea in cats, such as panleukopenia virus, coronavirus, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Salmonella and Tritrichomonas. The exact list is confirmed when you book.

Faeces

Sample: Faeces
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Parasitology (Worms, Mites & Ticks)

Faecal Flotation Test (Worm Eggs & Oocysts)

A faecal flotation test mixes fresh faeces with a special liquid so that worm eggs and coccidia oocysts, the egg-like stage of some gut parasites, float up and can be seen under a microscope. It is used for dogs, cats, cows and buffaloes.

Fresh faeces

Sample: Fresh faeces
Report time: Confirmed when you book

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Guides for a kitten

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

First Lab Checks for a New Kitten

A new kitten may need a stool test, a blood count, a panleukopenia kit if it has vomiting or diarrhoea, and a FIV/FeLV screen. Your vet decides which of these fit your kitten.

18 Oct 2026

Age & Life Stage 4 min read

Kitten Diarrhoea and the Stool Tests a Vet May Ask For

Kitten diarrhoea can come from worms, parasites, viruses or stress. Stool tests, a Giardia kit, a panleukopenia kit and an RT-PCR panel help the vet find out which, and a sick kitten needs prompt care.

18 Oct 2026

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

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

Lab Tests Explained 4 min read

Bile Acids Test: Looking for Liver Shunts in Young Pets

A bile acids test checks how well the liver clears bile acids from the blood, using one sample before a meal and one after. In young pets with poor growth or odd behaviour, it can help show if the liver is not getting its full share of blood.

18 Oct 2026

Questions about testing a kitten

Which lab tests does a kitten need?

A stool test for worms and a blood count are common, with FIV and FeLV screening for new kittens. Other tests depend on signs. A registered veterinarian chooses the tests that suit your animal's signs, age and history.

Why is a kitten tested for FIV and FeLV?

These infections can be carried without signs and affect a cat's long-term health. A rapid kit gives a first answer, and a very young kitten may need a repeat test later.

Is kitten diarrhoea an emergency?

It can be. A kitten that has diarrhoea with vomiting, weakness or no appetite needs a vet without delay.

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