What is a snap combo test for cats?

The SNAP Combo FeLV Ag/FIV Antibody Test is a rapid immunoassay for simultaneous detection of feline leukemia virus (FeLV) antigen and antibody to feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) in feline serum, plasma or whole blood.

How accurate is feline SNAP test?

Both the WITNESS and SNAP tests correctly identified all 41 IFA-positive samples as positive, yielding equivalent sensitivities of 100% (95% CI 94.1–100%). Both the WITNESS and SNAP tests correctly identified 43/47 PCR-positive samples, yielding equivalent sensitivities of 91.5% (95% CI 81.0–97.1%).

What does FeLV snap test detect?

Feline leukemia virus (antigen) Screen all cats to detect feline leukemia virus (FeLV) antigen in feline serum, plasma or anticoagulated whole blood. This rapid immunoassay detects the presence of FeLV p27 antigen, which if found, is diagnostic for FeLV infection.

How do you read FeLV FIV Snap test?

The Scoop on Snap Tests A dot on the left indicates that the patient is positive for FIV antibody, a dot on the right is positive for leukemia virus, and a dot at the bottom indicates heartworms. The 2 test kits on the right are from known FIV positive cats.

At what age can a kitten be combo tested?

The second leukemia test can be run 90 days or more after the first test. For young kittens (less than six months of age), we recommend the second test be run in combination with a Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) test at six months of age (see FIV information on the reverse).

When can you test kittens combo?

There is no age requirement for this test; it can be done at any time. The test does require a few drops of blood, and it is not easy to get blood from a 4- or 5-week-old kitten. (Maybe this is why he said you have to wait a few weeks). A positive test means the kitten is likely infected with FeLV.

Can a cat test negative for FeLV and still have it?

FeLV is a complex disease; cats that test negative on an in-house test may still be infected and later show signs of disease. Cats can also test transiently positive and later test negative. In some cases, it is thought the virus may still be present but the clinical significance of this is not yet fully understood.

Can cats have a false positive for FIV?

False positive results may occur if a cat has been vaccinated against FIV, since the antibody test does not differentiate between antibodies produced by the disease and vaccine-induced antibodies.

What is combo testing?

The test is simple! It is a small blood draw that takes 10 minutes to run. The doctors here like to test all kitties, starting when they weigh 2 pounds. This test will help us and you as owners prepare furr the rest of that kitties life!

What does a snap test check for?

The SNAP® 4Dx® Plus Test is an in vitro test for the detection of antigen to Dirofilaria immitis, antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Anaplasma platys, Ehrlichia canis, and Ehrlichia ewingii in canine serum, plasma, or anticoagulated whole blood.

How likely is a kitten to have FIV?

It’s Uncommon for Young Kittens to Truly Have FIV Even though kittens may test positive for antibodies, it’s actually very unlikely for a kitten who was rescued at a young age to truly have FIV, because they generally are too young to participate in the kinds of activities that expose them to the disease.