FCV Test for Cats – Feline CALICIVIRUS Rapid At-Home Test Kit

The Feline Calicivirus test requires cat’s ocular, nasal or anus secretions, or saliva sample.
It can also be performed using a serum or plasma sample.

For testing, you will need one of the following:

• One swab of secretions or saliva
• 3–10 drops of serum or plasma (a larger sample of serum/plasma makes testing easier)

Each kit contains:

• Test cassette
• Disposable dropper
• Buffer liquid tube
• Cotton swab stick
• Instruction leaflet

If using a secretions or saliva sample, no additional equipment is needed—everything required is included in the test kit.

If using a serum or plasma sample, a syringe and centrifuge are required (syringes are NOT included in the kit).

1. Read the instructions carefully before starting the test.
2. Secretions sample: collect cat’s ocular, nasal, anal gland secretions, or saliva with the cotton swab. Make the swab sufficiently wet.
   Serum or plasma sample: collect a blood sample from the cat (syringes are NOT included). Centrifuge whole blood to obtain plasma or place it in a tube with anticoagulants to obtain serum.
   Once the sample is ready the FCV test takes 10–15 minutes to complete.
3. Prepare the test: Remove the test cassette from the foil pouch and place it on a flat surface.
4. Secretions sample: insert the swab stick into the tube containing the buffer liquid and mix thoroughly to ensure proper sample extraction. Then, transfer 3 drops of the sample mixture into the S (sample) window of the test cassette.
   Serum or plasma sample: Using the enclosed dropper add 1 drop of the prepared specimen into buffer liquid tube and mix well. Then immediately place 3 drops (approx. 120 μL) of the diluted sample into the S (sample) window of the test cassette.
5. Wait 5–10 minutes and read the results.

The test is valid for 12 months or longer from the date of purchase.

Feline Calicivirus (FCV) is a highly contagious virus that causes upper respiratory infections (URIs), or cat flu, in cats, especially kittens.

Calicivirus symptoms may include:

• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Sneezing
• Painful mouth sores
• Sudden lameness (in some cases)

Due to its high contagiousness, FCV is a major concern in animal shelters. While there is no direct cure, most cats recover fully with supportive care, though many may become asymptomatic carriers.

FCV is species-specific and does not infect humans.