dog and cat assay data sheet

Feline bloodborne pathogen PCR panel

Test code: P0021 - Feline bloodborne panel includes qualitative detection and differentiation of the following feline bloodborne agents using real time PCR and reverse transcription coupled real time PCR protocols:

• Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
• Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)
• Feline leukemia virus (FeLV)
• Mycoplasma haemofelis

Screening can prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens from potentially infected carriers when moving new cats into an existing group. Cats may carry some bloodborne pathogens for years without symptoms, and these pathogens can be spread by bites, or even by close contact between cats without direct exposure to blood.

Treatment and quarantine protocols differ among bloodborne pathogens, and can be costly and stressful for animals and owners. The Zoologix feline bloodborne PCR panel is a powerful, cost-effective diagnostic tool that uses highly specific and sensitive PCR test protocols to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis. Unlike immunological tests for these pathogens, PCR is not affected by past vaccinations.

All four assays are run from one small blood sample, eliminating multiple draw requirements.

Utilities:

• Confirm the pathogen causing generalized symptoms
• Selection of appropriate treatment regimen
• Shorten the time required to confirm a clinical diagnosis
• Ensure that cat populations are free of listed bloodborne pathogens
• Determine whether serology positives are due to vaccines rather than infection with the disease agent
• Early prevention of spread of listed bloodborne pathogens
• Minimize human exposure to listed bloodborne pathogens
• Safety monitoring of biological products that derive from susceptible animals

Specimen requirement: 0.5 ml whole blood in EDTA (purple top) or ACD (yellow top) tube.

For specimen types other than those listed here, please call to confirm specimen acceptability and shipping instructions.

For all specimen types, if there will be a delay in shipping, or during very warm weather, refrigerate specimens until shipped and ship with a cold pack unless more stringent shipping requirements are specified. Frozen specimens should be shipped so as to remain frozen in transit. See shipping instructions for more information.

Turnaround time: 3 business days

Methodology: Qualitative real time PCR and qualitative reverse transcription coupled real time PCR

Normal range: Nondetected