| Description |
This assay targets the RNA of a portion of the 7b gene from Feline coronavirus. This assay cannot distinguish between FIPV (feline infectious peritonitis virus) and FECV (feline enteric coronavirus); therefore, a FIP diagnosis should also take into account other diagnostic tests including case history, hematology, and histopathological examination of biopsies. |
| Department |
Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
| Fee |
$60 |
| Days Tested |
Tue |
| Turnaround Time |
1-3 business days |
| Species |
Feline |
| Specimen |
Preferred: Ascites, pleural fluid; Acceptable: Spleen, lymph node, kidney, omentum, liver, brain, EDTA whole blood (1 ml minimum) |
| Sampling Requirements |
Care should be taken such that samples remain uncontaminated by fecal material. Test can be performed on EDTA whole blood but it is not recommended. |
| Collection Container |
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| Packaging Instructions |
Label all specimens. |
| Additional Information |
Detection outside of the intestinal tract supports a FIP diagnosis. |