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WEBIFA tests detect the presence of virus particles within white blood cells. A positive result in these initial tests indicate that a cat has an active FeLV infection with viral replication, which means there is either an early-stage infection, or a progressive infection.
WEBThe American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) recommends screening all cats for FeLV infection at the time they are acquired, before initial vaccination, after potential exposure to FeLV-infected cats, and as part of a diagnostic workup for any illness.
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WEBFeline leukemia virus is diagnosed with a quick blood test. Your veterinarian may recommend the test when you first adopt your cat, before vaccinating against the disease, after exposure to the virus (for example, after a cat bite wound), or if your cat is ill.
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WEBThere are two types of blood tests for feline leukemia, and usually both are required for accurate results. Care of FeLV-Positive Cats. If your cat is infected with feline leukemia, keep her indoors to reduce exposure to other infectious agents and prevent the spread of infection to other cats.
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WEBFeLV is a feline-only virus that cannot be transmitted to humans. Cats who test positive for FeLV can live for many years without serious symptoms. A positive FeLV test result SHOULD NOT be a death sentence. A vaccination for FeLV exists, but it …
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WEBNov 7, 2022 · Diagnosing Feline Leukemia Virus. Your veterinarian can diagnose the disease by conducting a simple blood test called an ELISA, which identifies FeLV proteins in the blood.
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WEBIt can take 30 days or more after initial exposure for infected cats to test positive for FeLV and up to 60 days for cats infected with FIV. Cats can also test positive for FeLV at first but end up fighting off the virus, which means they become FeLV-free …
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WEBFeb 8, 2022 · The 2020 AAFP Feline Retrovirus Testing and Management Guidelines, published by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, are a key resource for expert consensus on prevention, diagnosis, and management of FeLV for veterinary practitioners in private practice, animal shelters, and catteries (see Table: Summary of Clinical Management of ...
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WEBTwo types of FeLV blood tests are in common use. Both detect a protein component of the virus as it circulates in the bloodstream. ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and similar tests can be performed in your veterinarian's office.
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WEBThe only way to know if your cat is FeLV-positive is to have your veterinarian run a test called an ELISA. Cats can test positive within a few weeks after exposure, but almost all cats who are positive for the virus will be so by 28 days.