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 mucous membranes, ocular disorders (potentially resulting in blindness), and weakness.
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 and Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis are less pathogenic but can still lead to disease, particularly in immunocompromised cats or those with concurrent illnesses.
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 may lead to weight loss, vomiting, chronic intermittent diarrhea and fatty stool. 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 panleukopenia is a parvoviral infectious disease of kittens typically characterized by depression, anorexia, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and consequent severe dehydration.
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 Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum and Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis are less pathogenic but can still lead to disease, particularly in immunocompromised cats or those with concurrent illnesses. 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 system, and heart. The direct Coombs test is used to test for autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
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 system, and heart. The most common symptoms of toxoplasmosis include fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy. It can also affect the eyes and central nervous system, leading to uveitis, blindness, lack of coordination, seizures, and loss of control over urination and defecation. Heartworm disease often goes undiagnosed in cats, but it’s crucial to understand that even immature worms can cause significant damage, resulting in a condition known as heartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD). Leptospirosis infection can be contracted through contact with urine or water contaminated with the bacteria. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea, and changes in urination. 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 panleukopenia is a parvoviral infectious disease of kittens typically characterized by depression, anorexia, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and consequent severe dehydration.
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 have accumulation of fluid in body cavities. Feline panleukopenia is a parvoviral infectious disease of kittens typically characterized by depression, anorexia, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and consequent severe dehydration.
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 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.
