Molecular Typing of Trypanosoma (PFS014)
Molecular Typing of Trypanosoma (PFS014) Trypanosoma cruzi Trypanosoma brucei 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 Trypanosoma brucei can lead to severe illness in cats, with clinical signs that may include fever, pale […]
Feline hemotropic mycoplasma panel (PFS013)
Feline hemotropic mycoplasma panel (PFS013) Mycoplasma haemofelis Candidatus mycoplasma turicensis Candidatus mycoplasma haemominutum 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. Infections caused by Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum […]
Feline parasitic Diarrhea panel (PFS008)
Feline parasitic Diarrhea panel (PFS008) Feline tritrichomonas foetus Feline giardia spp. 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. Giardia infection in cats may lead to weight loss, vomiting, chronic intermittent diarrhea and fatty stool.
Feline viral/parasitic diarrhea panel (PFS009)
Diagnostic Testing Services Feline viral/parasitic diarrhea panel (PFS009) Feline tritrichomonas foetus Feline giardia spp Feline coronaviru Feline parvovirus Specimen type EDTA whole blood Feces Pleural effusion/ascites 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. Giardia infection in cats […]
Feline anemia panel (PFS007)
Feline anemia panel (PFS007) Mycoplasma haemofelis Candidatus mycoplasma turicensis coomb’s test Candidatus mycoplasma haemominutum Lyme dease 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. Infections caused by […]
Feline zoonoies panel (PFS006)
Feline zoonoies panel (PFS006) Lyme dease Toxoplasma gondil Bartonella henselae Dirofilaria immitis Leptospira spp Specimen type EDTA whole blood Urine Feces Contents Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Infected cats may show lameness, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue, or difficulty breathing. Lyme disease can also affect the kidneys, joints, nervous […]
Feline upper respiratory panel (PFS005)
Feline upper respiratory panel (PFS005) Feline herpes vius Chlamydia psittaci Feline calicvirus Specimen type EDTA whole blood Nasal swab Nasopharyngeal swab Contents The main symptoms of feline herpesvirus infections are fever, frequent sneezing, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and often salivation. The main symptoms of Chlamydia felis infection include serous to mucopurulent conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, and sneezing. Feline […]
Feline viral diarrhea and retrovirus panel (PFS004)
Feline viral diarrhea and retrovirus panel (PFS004) Feline leukemia virus Feline immodeficiency virus Feline coronavirus Feline parvovirus Specimen type EDTA whole blood Feces Pleural effusion/ascites Contents Feline leukemia virus causes anemia and lymphoma, and by suppressing the immune system, it can also predispose cats to deadly infections. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a virus specific […]
Feline viral diarrhea panel (PFS003)
Feline viral diarrhea panel (PFS003) Feline parvovirus 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 […]
Feline retrovirus panel (PFS002)
Feline retrovirus panel (PFS002) Feline leukemia virus Feline immodeficiency 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. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a virus specific to cats, often referred to as cat HIV or cat […]
