Feline Coronavirus (IFA)
Description | Detection of antibodies against feline coronavirus (FCoV), some strains of which are the causative agent of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), by indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA). | |||||||||
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Code | 1510 | |||||||||
Section | Virology | |||||||||
Species | Feline | |||||||||
Specimen | One or more of the following:
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Sampling Requirements | Fresh samples provide the most accurate results. Collect serum from clotted blood in a non-additive tube (e.g. plain red top or serum separator). When possible, transfer clear serum off the clot into a new tube. Excessively hemolyzed samples are not acceptable for this test. | |||||||||
Collection Container | Glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives. | |||||||||
Packing Instructions | Label all samples with unique identifiers. For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label. Include a list of sample names/numbers or the Excel specimen import spreadsheet with submittal form. Place the tubes in consecutive, numerical order in cardboard boxes designated for tubes. Do not submit loose in bags. Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot. Overnight shipping is recommended. | |||||||||
Special Instructions | Results are available same day if the sample is received in the testing section by 1:00 p.m. The FIP/FeCoV IFA test is performed at dilutions of 1:400 (low), 1:1600 (moderate), and 1:6400 (high). This test does not detect the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus. | |||||||||
Price | $25.00 | |||||||||
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