Feline Upper Respiratory Panel PCR

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionMolecular
Test descriptionPolymerase chain reaction (PCR) that looks for the presence of Chlamydophila, feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus and Mycoplasma antigens
SpeciesFeline
Submission informationDetails
Sample type
  • Live animal: nasal swab, conjunctival swab, oral swab (from ulcers), bronchoalveolar lavage
  • Dead animal: lungs
Container
  • Leak-proof primary container for tissue
  • Swabs must be kept moist; use viral transport media or place swab in red top tube with 2-5 ml sterile saline.
Special submission instructions
  • Tissue must be fresh, not in formalin.
  • Swabs from different locations can be combined into the same tube.
  • Ship with cold packs.
Turnaround time2- 3 business days