Cat Viral RT-PCR Panel

Tests inside this package

• Feline panleukopenia (FPV) RT-PCR

  Feline Panleukopenia (FPV) RT-PCR is a test that looks for the DNA of feline parvovirus, the cause of panleukopenia, in a cat's faeces or blood. It can help detect this severe and contagious disease of kittens.

  RT-PCR / Molecular TestsSample: Faeces or whole blood (EDTA)

• Feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) RT-PCR

  FHV-1 RT-PCR looks for the DNA of feline herpesvirus type 1 on a swab from a cat's eye or throat. It can help your vet confirm a common cause of cat flu, eye discharge and sores on the surface of the eye.

  RT-PCR / Molecular TestsSample: Conjunctival or oropharyngeal swab

• Feline calicivirus (FCV) RT-PCR

  Feline calicivirus RT-PCR looks for the genetic material of feline calicivirus on a throat swab. It can help your vet confirm a common cause of cat flu, mouth ulcers and sore gums in cats.

  RT-PCR / Molecular TestsSample: Oropharyngeal swab

• FCoV / FIP RT-PCR

  FCoV / FIP RT-PCR is a test that looks for the genetic material (RNA) of feline coronavirus in a cat's effusion fluid, blood or faeces. Many healthy cats carry this virus, so a positive result on its own does not mean the cat has FIP.

  RT-PCR / Molecular TestsSample: Effusion fluid, EDTA blood or faeces

Who is this package for?

• Kittens and cats with vomiting, loose motions or fever
• Cats with sneezing, eye discharge or mouth ulcers
• Cats with a swollen belly or fluid in the chest, as your vet advises
• Shelters and homes where more than one cat is sick

Benefits

• Names the virus behind similar signs
• Four common cat viruses in one booking
• RT-PCR can find infection early
• Helps your vet choose the next step
• Can help protect other cats by finding the cause early

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