Feline immunodeficiency Virus Rapid Test Kit is based on sandwich immunechromatographic assay, to detect feline immunodeficiency virus antibody in blood and serum, which is rapid, accurate and easy-to-operate.
Basic information
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is one of the most common and consequential infectious diseases of cats around the world. In infected cats, FIV attacks the immune system, leaving the cat vulnerable to many other infections. Although cats infected with FIV may appear normal for years, they eventually suffer from immune deficiency, which allows normally harmless bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi found in the everyday environment to potentially cause severe illnesses.
Key facts of the FIV Ab Rapid Test Card
- Ready to use kits for pet owners and vet clinic
- No special instrument required
- Suitable for field test
- Result in 10min.
FIV Ab Rapid Test Kit Components
| Item # | Item | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIV Ab Rapid Test Card | 15 pcs |
| 2 | Sample buffer tube | 15 bottles |
| 3 | Plastic pipettes, 0.5ml | 15 pcs |
| 4 | Kit instruction, | 1 set |
What is feline immunodeficiency virus?
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a virus specific to the cat family. It is similar to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus, the cause of AIDS in people) in that it attacks and weakens the immune system and there is no cure. FIV was first recognized in the mid-1980s and has been found in cats worldwide. Although widespread, it is not a common infection in cats. Only 1-5% of cats show evidence of exposure to the virus. There are different strains of FIV, and some seem more harmful than others.
How do cats get FIV?
Infected cats shed the virus mainly in their saliva. Naturally occurring transmission of an infection occurs when an infected cat that is actively shedding virus into the saliva bites another cat, directly inoculating its saliva through the bite wound. A susceptible cat can also become infected when other bodily fluids, particularly infected blood, enter its body. Infected blood may enter the cat's body through a bite wound, or the cat may become infected by means of a blood transfusion. The virus may also be sexually transmitted.
Will my cat recover from FIV?
As far as we know, once a cat is infected with the FIV virus, it will remain infected for the rest of its life. However, it is not clear if all infected cats will become clinically ill. It may be weeks, months, or even years after initial infection with FIV before a cat will develop clinical signs of illness.
Extended reading
- Cornell Feline Health Center, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
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WebMD Editorial Contributors, Cats and FIV: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
