Feline Coronavirus (FCoV）Nucleic Acid Test Kit (Lyophilized)

Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) is a coronavirus commonly found in felines. It mainly infects the digestive tract of cats and may cause mild diarrhea with unformed stools and sometimes mucus. Some cats will have vomiting. The vomit may be undigested food or gastric juice. If feline coronavirus mutates and causes feline infectious peritonitis, more serious symptoms will appear.

Clinical Application:

· The Feline Coronavirus (FCoV) PCR test is used to detect the presence of feline coronavirus in a cat's body. This virus is common in cats and can lead to two outcomes: a relatively mild to asymptomatic infection or, in some cases, it may mutate into a much more severe and often fatal disease called feline infectious peritonitis (FIPV). The PCR test can identify the presence of FCoV in cats, especially in cases where the infection is asymptomatic or shows mild symptoms like diarrhea or respiratory issues. The PCR test helps to rule out or confirm FCoV infection as the cause of the symptoms.

· FIPV Risk Assessment:

FIP develops when FCoV mutates within the cat. While this PCR test cannot differentiate between the harmless and harmful forms of FCoV, detecting the virus helps assess the risk for FIPV, guiding further diagnostic steps and prognosis discussions, especially in cats showing concerning clinical signs (e.g., fever, weight loss, abdominal fluid accumulation).

· Monitoring FCoV Shedding:

Some cats shed FCoV in their feces and can spread it to other cats. The PCR test helps monitor shedding, especially in multi-cat environments like shelters or catteries.

· Post-Recovery Monitoring:

After an infection, a PCR test can be used to determine whether the virus is still present, indicating if the cat might still be infectious.