Feline Respiratory Panel detects the following pathogens by PCR: Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma felis and M. cynos, Chlamydia spp., Pneumovirus, Influenza A virus (all subtypes), Mycoplasma cynos, and Streptococcus zooepidemicus, and detects Feline herpesvirus (viral rhinotracheitis) and Feline calicivirus by virus isolation.
Test Code: FRPNL
| Discipline: | REFERRED |
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| Test Days: | M-W |
| Turn Around Time (Days): | 5-7 days |
| Samples: | Nasal Swabs or nasopharyngeal swabs. DO NOT use swabs with bacterial transport medium. |
| Container: | Submit swabs in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added, to prevent desiccation. Bacterial gel transport media are not appropriate for PCR assays. Cotton, plastic, wood-handled, and Dacron and other synthetic swabs are all acceptable for PCR-based assays. Calcium alginate swabs should be avoided. Leak-proof sterile container for fluids or tissues. |
| Handling/ Storage: | Refrigerate |
| Test Fee: | *You can only see pricing if you are logged in. |
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