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Test: Panleukopaenia (feline) Antibody Titre by IFA+
Suitable Sample:
  • SERUM
Unsuitable Sample:
  • EDTA
  • LH
  • CIT
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 1 mL whole blood
Turnaround Time:
  • Eight (8) working days.
Request/ Test Included in:
  • Individual test
  • Combined feline herpesvirus, calicivirus and panleukopenia
Comments:

This test is a screening test to determine the level of specific antiviral IgG in the serum. The titre is used as a measure of the humoral immunity. It has been shown that a titre of 1:5 on IFA is considered the appropriate levels to provide protective immunity. Note that it is possible that lower titres are protective and the influence of the cell mediated response cannot be reliably assessed in this manner.

  • Cats with a titre of <1:5 may not be adequately protected and should be
    revaccinated.
  • Cats with a titre of 1:5 but <1:20 should consider revaccination.
  • Cats with a titre of 1:20 or greater are considered protected and may not
    need revaccination. These animals should have their titre rechecked in
    approximately one year.


Date Updated: 1/10/2007
 
Abbreviations: SERUM = plain clotted sample (serum) tube
EDTA = potassium EDTA tube
LH = lithium heparin tube
FL = fluoride EDTA tube
CIT = trisodium citrate tube
N/A = not applicable/ available