Species
Feline
Diagnostic Section
Virology
Test Codes
8407
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 Herpesvirus (FHV-1) 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.