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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:28 pm

FIV Diagnosis

Diagnosis of FIV requires an FIV antibody test. ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a simple test that can be done in most veterinary laboratories and clinics. The test involves examining the cat's blood for the presence of FIV antibodies. FIV antibodies are unique proteins that the immune system produces in response to FIV infection.



Test results are available within 10 to 20 minutes. False positives can occur, so all cats that test positive should be retested ...Read the full article
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