Code Test Description * Indicates send out test   * S6234 FeLV, PCR   Specimen 1 LT bone marrow, whole blood or cavity effusion.   Method PCR   Schedule 5–7 working days   Indication To help confirm FeLV infection when Elisa and IFA are incinclusive.   T365 Fibronigen, quantitative   Specimen 1 BT   Method Mechanical Coagulation Analyzer   Schedule Daily   Indication Evaluates for evidence of inflammation and coagulopathies.   Interpretive   Guidelines Increased with onset of inflammatory diseases or disorders. Decreased in DIC.   Comments LT is also acceptable, but fibrinogen level will significantly decrease after 24 hours.   T605 FIP 7b Elisa   Specimen 1 ml serum   Method ELISA   Schedule 1–2 working days   Interpretive   Guidelines Positive titers range from 1:40 to 1:640 and indicate exposure to the FIP virus.   Comments Vaccination will not interfere.   * S5380 FIP PCR   Specimen Fluid in LT or RT   Method PCR   Schedule 5–7 working days   Indication To confirm FIP.   Interpretive   Guidelines A positive result supports a diagnosis of FIP. A negative result should be repeated with a very fresh specimen if symptoms persist.   Comments Vaccination will not interfere with PCR testing.   T610 FIV   Specimen 1 ml serum or 1 LT   Method ELISA   Schedule 1–2 working days   Indication Detects antibody to FIV.   Interpretive   Guidelines A positive result indicates infection with or vaccination against FIV. Equivocal and positive test results should be confirmed by Western Blot.   Comments This test is not recommended for felines less than six months old. If positive results are obtained in felines less than six months old, repeat testing at six months of age is advised.   * S16865 FIV Western Blot   Specimen 1 ml serum or plasma   Method Western Blot   Schedule 5–7 working days   Indication Confirmatory test for FIV infection.   Interpretive   Guidelines A positive test result indicates infection with or vaccination against FIV. An indeterminate result is delineated by the presence of one band. A positive is delineated by the presence of two bands. A negative result is obtained if no bands appear.   Comments This test is not recommended for felines less than six months old. If positive results are obtained in felines less than six months old, repeat testing at six months of age is advised. Please send comments to the webmaster. ©1997-2008 Antech Diagnostics, Inc. Site design and maintenance by amesDesign.