Species
Feline
Diagnostic Section
Virology
Test Codes
8408
Test Fee
$32.00
Setup Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Shipping Requirements
Label all samples. Ship overnight with cold packs in an insulated container. Ship Monday-Thursday only. Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.
Specimen Requirements
Lung
Collection Protocol
Fresh samples provide the most accurate results.
Detection of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) in fresh tissue by fluorescent antibody method. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until next scheduled testing day.