Rapid detection of anti-Feline Coronavirus antibodies
Presentation
Method: Membrane Immunochromatography
Analysis: Detection of specific antibodies against protein N, naturally present in the wall of coronavirus.
Sample: Whole blood, plasma, or serum, and Ascitic fluid
Preparation: 2 minutes
Reading: 15 minutes
Storage: 24 months at room temperature (+2°C to +30°C)
Presentation: 6 tests, 20 tests
Reliability: Compared with the reference technique, Indirect Immunoflurescence :
Sensitivity: 94 %
Specificity: 100 % (1)
Advantages
When used in combination with other examinations (biochemistry, hematology, etc.)Speed F-CoronaTM can help to narrow the diagnosis of FIP.
Quick and easy, Speed F-CoronaTM can be used to determine the serological coronavirus status of a cat in one step and in only 15 minutes.
Speed F-CoronaTM can be stored for 24 months at room temperature, between +2°C and +30°C.
Why use Speed F-Corona TM ?
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is caused by the feline coronavirus (FIPV), a spontaneous pathogenic mutation of the enteric coronavirus (FECV). The clinical presentation of FIP is vague and highly variable.
The disease is systematically fatal. There is currently no diagnostic method to identify the presence FIPV in FECV carriers (2).
The seroprevalence of coronavirus varies from between 10% to 40% of cats and affects 75% of the population in contaminated catteries. Only 5 to 15% of seropositive cats develop FIP, the others remain transitory infected or healthy carriers and life-long excreters (3).
When use Speed F-Corona TM ?
Speed F-CoronaTM can be used to detect infection with coronavirus, but does not provide any information about its pathogenicity.
Following an in-depth clinical examination, Speed F-CoronaTM can help to link the symptoms that indicate FIP to an exposure to coronavirus.
In catteries, Speed F-CoronaTM can be used to identify chronic carriers and protect "clean" animals.
The test can also be used as a complement to FeLV and FIV tests, before introducing new cats to a group of seronegative animals.
Instructions for use
Bibliography:
(1) ADDIE D. Comparison of Speed feline coronavirus antibody rapid immunomigration tests with indirect immunofluorescence. Feline Institute Pyrenees, 2008
(2) ADDIE D. Feline infectious peritonitis and Coronavirus Website.http://www.dr-addie.com/
(3) CACHON T, CHUZEL T. Epidémiologie, pathogénie et symptômes de la PIF. Point Vétérinaire, 2005, 254, 18-21
Websites
CATVIRUS.COM
This website exists to promote knowledge amongst veterinary surgeons, cat lovers and breeders, to give the latest news on FIP treatment and prevention and to raise funds for much needed research
