Dirofilaria immitis (PFB010)

Dirofilaria immitis (PFB010) Dirofilaria immitis Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Heartworm disease frequently goes undetected in cats; it’s crucial to recognize that even immature worms can cause significant harm, leading to a condition called heartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD).

Feline calicvirus (PFB009)

Feline calicvirus (PFB009) Feline calicvirus Specimen type EDTA whole blood Nasal swab Nasopharyngeal swab Contents Feline calicivirus most often affects the lining of the mouth and the lungs. Some strains cause sores in the mouth, while others produce fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and pneumonia.

Chlamydia psittaci (PFB008)

Chlamydia psittaci (PFB008) Chlamydia psittaci Specimen type EDTA whole blood Nasal swab Nasopharyngeal swab Contents The main symptoms of Chlamydia felis infection include serous to mucopurulent conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, and sneezing.

Feline herpes vius (PFB007)

Feline herpes vius (PFB007) Feline herpes vius Specimen type EDTA whole blood Nasal swab Nasopharyngeal swab Contents The main symptoms of feline herpesvirus infection are fever, frequent sneezing, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and often salivation.

Feline coronavirus (PFB006)

Feline coronavirus (PFB006) Feline coronavirus Specimen type EDTA whole blood Feces Pleural Effusion/Ascites Contents Feline infectious peritonitis is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of feline coronavirus. Listlessness, lethargy, decreased or absent appetite, weight loss, and a fluctuating fever are commonly reported clinical signs. Some infected cats may have accumulation of fluid in body cavities.

Feline parvovirus (PFB005)

Feline parvovirus (PFB005) Feline parvovirus Specimen type EDTA whole blood Feces Contents Feline panleukopenia is a parvoviral infectious disease of kittens typically characterized by depression, anorexia, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and consequent severe dehydration.

Feline immodeficiency virus (PFB004)

Feline immodeficiency virus (PFB004) Feline immodeficiency virus Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents FFeline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a virus specific to cats, often referred to as cat HIV or cat AIDS due to its similar effects on felines. FIV targets and damages white blood cells in a cat’s immune system. This ongoing damage weakens the immune system over time, making cats with FIV susceptible to secondary infections.

Feline leukemia virus (PFB003)

Feline leukemia virus (PFB003) Feline leukemia virus Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Feline leukemia virus causes anemia and lymphoma, and by suppressing the immune system, it can also predispose cats to deadly infections.

Candidatus mycoplasma haemominutum (PFB002)

Candidatus mycoplasma haemominutum (PFB002) Candidatus mycoplasma haemominutum Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Infections caused by Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum are less pathogenic but can still lead to disease, particularly in immunocompromised cats or those with concurrent illnesses.

Mycoplasma haemofelis (PFB001)

Mycoplasma haemofelis (PFB001) Mycoplasma haemofelis Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Mycoplasma haemofelis (formerly Haemobartonella felis) is an epicellular bacterial parasite that infects feline erythrocytes and can cause hemolytic anemia. It is the most pathogenic of the three feline haemoplasma species.