Trypanosoma brucei (PFB020)

Trypanosoma brucei (PFB020) Trypanosoma brucei Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Trypanosoma brucei can lead to severe illness in cats, with clinical signs that may include fever, pale mucous membranes, ocular disorders (potentially resulting in blindness), and weakness.

Trypanosoma cruzi (PFB019)

Trypanosoma cruzi (PFB019) Trypanosoma cruzi Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Trypanosoma cruzi infects many mammals including humans, domestic and wild animals. In humans and animals, the infection can be either asymptomatic or symptomatic.

Q fever (PFB018)

Q fever (PFB018) Q fever Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Q fever is a disease caused by the bacteria Coxiella burnetii. Infection can result in no apparent symptoms, an acute form of disease characterized by a flu-like illness or a chronic form that can be associated with serious complications.

Feline leishmania spp. (PFB017)

Feline leishmania spp. (PFB017) Feline leishmania spp. Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Leishmaniasis, caused by protozoan parasites transmitted by the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies, presents in cats in two forms. The cutaneous form affects the skin, while the visceral form, also known as black fever, impacts the abdominal organs and is the […]

Feline giardia spp. (PFB016)

Feline giardia spp. (PFB016) Feline giardia spp. Specimen type Feces Contents Giardia infection in cats may lead to weight loss, vomiting, chronic intermittent diarrhea and fatty stool.

Feline tritrichomonas foetus (PFB015)

Feline tritrichomonas foetus (PFB015) Feline tritrichomonas foetus Specimen type Feces Contents Tritrichomonas foetus mainly causes colitis resulting in increased frequency of defecation, semi-formed to liquid feces, and sometimes fresh blood or mucous in the feces.

Bartonella henselae (PFB014)

Bartonella henselae (PFB014) Bartonella henselae Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by Bartonella henselae. Cats carrying the bacteria typically remain asymptomatic and rarely become ill. The infection is transmitted to humans when an infected cat bites or scratches them deeply enough to break the skin.

Lyme disease (PFB013)

Lyme disease (PFB013) Lyme disease Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Lyme disease is much more common in dogs than in cats. Infected cats may exhibit symptoms such as lameness, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, or difficulty breathing. The disease can also impact the kidneys, joints, nervous system, and heart. Many cats, however, may not […]

Toxoplasma gondil (PFB012)

Toxoplasma gondil (PFB012) Toxoplasma gondil Specimen type EDTA whole blood Feces Contents The most common symptoms of toxoplasmosis are fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Toxoplasmosis can also impact the eyes and central nervous system, causing uveitis, blindness, lack of coordination, seizures, and loss of bladder and bowel control.

Leptospira spp (PFB011)

Leptospira spp (PFB011) Leptospira spp Specimen type EDTA whole blood Urine Contents Leptospirosis infection can be acquired through contact with urine or water contaminated with the bacteria. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea, and changes in urination.