Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   T595 FCV Antibody Titer (Coronavirus)   Specimen 1 ml serum or LT   Method IFA   Schedule 1–2 working days   Interpretive   Guidelines A positive FCV titer indicates exposure to a coronavirus. It does not differentiate between FIP, feline enteric coronavirus exposure or vaccination. Diagnosis of FIP should take into account results of physical exam, clinical history and other laboratory findings. Electrophoresis and fluid analysis of effusions, FIP PCR teating on effusions and/or FIP 7b ELISA testing on blood may be helpful in confirming FIP infection. Negative FCV titers do not rule out FIP.   Comments This test is run at 1:400 and 1:1600 dilutions. Not recommended for cats less than 3 months old. Not recommended if cat has been vaccinated for FIP. FIP may also be diagnosed by cytology, using abdominal fluid, or by biopsy of lesions.   T593 FCV Exposure Titer (Coronavirus exposure)   Specimen 1 ml serum or 1 LT   Method IFA   Schedule 1&150;2 working days   Interpretive   Guidelines A negative test indicates that the cat has not been exposed to a coronavirus within the past 2–3 weeks. A positive test indicates exposure to a coronavirus but is not confirmatory for FIP.   Comments This test is run at a dilution of 1:25. Seronegative cats should be isolated for 2–3 weeks and retested.   T810 Fecal Occult Blood   Specimen 2 g feces (No swabs)   Method Guiaic   Schedule 1–2 working days   Indication Detects gastrointestinal bleeding that is not grossly apparent.   Interpretive   Guidelines Positive findings indicate GI bleeding.   Comments Diets of fresh meat or fresh uncooked vegetables may cause a false positive result.   * S16800 Feline Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity (TLI)   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method RIA   Schedule 7–10 working days   Indication Tests for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) and/or pancreatitis.   Interpretive   Guidelines Low levels seen with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. High levels may be seen with inflammatory bowel disease or pancreatitis.   Comments Fast for 12 hours prior to draw.   T580 Estradiol   Specimen 1 ml serum or 1 LT   Method ELISA   Schedule Daily   Indication Detect circulating FeLV anitgen in cats.   Interpretive   Guidelines Positive results indicate FeLV infection.   Comments Must wait 2 weeks after exposure. Vaccine does NOT interfere with testing.   T585 FeLV, IFA   Specimen 2 fresh blood smears, bone marrow smears (unstained & unfixed) or 1 LT   Method IFA   Schedule 1–2 working days   Indication Detection of FeLV infection.   Interpretive   Guidelines A positive result indicates that FeLV has progressed to the bone marrow. A negative result does not indicate that the feline is FeLV negative, but that the virus has not progressed to the bone marrow. Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.