Speed FeLV

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Speed FeLV

Feline Leukemia Test

Why perform the Speed® FeLV?

Infection with the feline leukemogenic virus (FeLV) causes very variable and poorly specific symptoms. The differential diagnosis includes FIV and feline coronavirus, which makes laboratory testing essential. Regular screening of cats infected with FeLV is considered as the best means of fighting the virus (2). Depending on the regions affected, studies show prevalences of 1 to 20%. The detection of soluble viral antigens makes it possible to determine an animal’s status even when there is a very low viral load in the blood (early infection, transient viremia, sequestrated infection).

When should you perform the Speed® FeLV?

Speed® FeLV is ideally suited to the regular monitoring of the FeLV status. He can be proposed at the annual visit or before elective surgery, and more commonly following regular exposure to the virus. In catteries, the determination of the status of new arrivals can be used to prevent unaffected cats from being exposed to the virus. An animal’s status can be tested 28 days after potential exposure to the virus.

  • The technology of Speed® FeLV based on the detection of soluble viral antigens makes him highly sensitive.
  • Quick and easy, Speed® FeLV can be performed in-practice, in one step and in only 15 minutes.
  • Speed® FeLV does not interfere with vaccination or maternal antibodies. He can be used from a very young age.
  • Speed® FeLV can be stored for 24 months at room temperature, between 2 and 30°C.
METHOD: Membrane Immunochromatography
ANALYSIS: Specific test for antigen P27 of the capsid of FeLV
SAMPLE: Whole blood, with or without anticoagulant, plasma or serum
PREPARATION: 2 minutes
READING: 10 minutes
SAMPLE: Whole blood, with or without anticoagulant, plasma or serum
STORAGE: 24 months at room temperature (2 – 30°C)
PRESENTATION: For Speed® FeLV: 6 tests, 20 tests, 50 tests
RELIABILITY: Compared with the reference technique, viral isolation:
Sensitivity: 89.1%
Specificity: 97.7%

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