Speed FeLV

Rapid detection of FeLV antigens

Presentation

Advantages

Method: Membrane Immunochromatography

Analysis: Specific test for antigen P27 of the capsid of FeLV

Sample: Whole blood with anticoagulant, plasma or serum

Preparation: 2 minutes

Reading: 10 minutes

Storage: 24 months at room temperature ( 2°C to 30°C )

Presentations: 6 tests, 20 tests, 50 tests

Reliability: Compared with the reference method, viral isolation:

Sensitivity: 89.1%
Specificity: 97.7%

The technology of SpeedFeLV based on the detection of soluble viral antigens makes it highly sensitive.

Quick and easy, Speed FeLV can be performed in-practice, in one step and in only 15 minutes.

SpeedFeLV does not interfere with vaccination or maternal antibodies. So, it can be also used in kittens.

SpeedFeLV^TM can be stored for 24 months at room temperature, between 2°C and 30°C.

Why to use Speed FeLV?
Infection with the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) causes variable and poorly specific symptoms, which make laboratory testing essential for the diagnosis. The differential diagnosis includes other viral immunosuppressive diseases, as FIV and feline coronavirus. Regular screening of cats infected with FeLV is considered as the best means of fighting against the virus ⁽²⁾. Depending on the region, studies show variable prevalences from 1% up 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 viraemia...).

Why to use Speed FeLV?

Infection with the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) causes variable and poorly specific symptoms, which make laboratory testing essential for the diagnosis. The differential diagnosis includes other viral immunosuppressive diseases, as FIV and feline coronavirus.
Regular screening of cats infected with FeLV is considered as the best means of fighting against the virus ⁽²⁾. Depending on the region, studies show variable prevalences from 1% up 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 viraemia...).

When to use Speed FeLV?
Speed FeLV is well adapted to the regular monitoring of the FeLV status. It can be proposed at the annual visit or before surgery and more commonly following potential exposure to the virus. In multi-cat environments, the determination of the status of new arrivals can be used to prevent non-infected cats from being exposed to the virus. An animal's status can be tested 28 days after potential exposure to the virus.

When to use Speed FeLV?

Speed FeLV is well adapted to the regular monitoring of the FeLV status. It can be proposed at the annual visit or before surgery and more commonly following potential exposure to the virus.

In multi-cat environments, the determination of the status of new arrivals can be used to prevent non-infected cats from being exposed to the virus.

An animal's status can be tested 28 days after potential exposure to the virus.

Instructions for use

Bibliography:

(1) HARTMANN K. et coll. Comparison of six in-house tests for the diagnosis of feline immunodeficiency and feline leukaemia virus infections. Vet Record, 2001, 149, 317-320
(2) LEVY J. et coll. Report of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, 2005. http://www.aafponline.org/
(3) CACHON T., CHUZEL T. Epidémiologie, pathogénie et symptômes de la PIF. Point Vétérinaire, 2005, 254, 18-21

Websites

ABCD-VETS : European Advisory Board for Cat Diseases

The European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases (ABCD) aims to issue guidelines on the prevention and management of feline infectious disease in Europe.

Recommendations of ABCD Vet for FeLV

AAFP : American association of Feline practitionners

The American Association of Feline Practitioners improves the health and well-being of cats by supporting high standards of practice, continuing education.

Recommandations of AAFP for FeLV and FIV