| Preferred Sample | Ascites, pleural fluid |
| Fee | $50 |
| Schedule | Days Tested TUE Turnaround Time 1-3 business days from test day |
| 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. |
| Species | Feline |
| Shipping Requirements | To ensure inclusion in the test run, samples should arrive the day prior to test day. |
| Additional Instructions | Test can be performed on EDTA whole blood but it is not recommended. Detection outside of the intestinal tract supports a FIP diagnosis. Care should be taken such that samples remain uncontaminated by fecal material. |