Test for FELV in Cats – At-Home Rapid Test for Feline Leukemia (Ag)

This test requires a cat’s serum, plasma, or whole blood sample.
You will need 1 drops of the specimen.

Each kit contains:

• Test cassette
• 2 Disposable droppers
• Buffer liquid tube
• Centrifuge tube
• Instruction leaflet

You will need syringes to collect the blood. The test kit does NOT include blood collection equipment.

The test can be performed with or without a centrifuge:

• If using whole blood, you will only need a syringe.
• If using serum or plasma, you will need a syringe and a centrifuge.

1. Read the instructions carefully before starting the test.
2. Collect a blood sample from the cat (syringes are NOT included). You can use whole blood directly as a sample. Alternatively, you can centrifuge whole blood to obtain plasma or place it in a tube with anticoagulants to obtain serum. Once the sample is ready, the FeLV 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. Add the sample to the test cassette: Use the enclosed narrow-tip 10-μL dropper to place 1 drop of the specimen into the S (sample) window of the test cassette.
5. Add the buffer liquid: Using the enclosed wide-tip 40-μL dropper, immediately add 2 drops of the buffer liquid into the same S (sample) window, over the blood sample.
6. Wait 5–10 minutes and read the results.

The test is valid for 10 months or longer from the date of purchase.

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a contagious virus that weakens a cat’s immune system, which increases the risk of developing cancer, anemia, and infections. FeLV targets blood-forming tissues, leading to cell damage or genetic mutations that can result in cancer. While lymphoma and leukemia are common in FeLV-infected cats, the virus more often suppresses the immune system, leaving cats vulnerable to other diseases.

Symptoms of FeLV may include:

• Weight loss
• Fever
• Poor coat condition
• Gum inflammation
• Frequent infections
• Anemia
• Intestinal inflammation
• Neurological issues
• Eye disease

Transmission occurs through prolonged close contact, as the virus is found in saliva, nasal secretions, urine, and feces. While FeLV is not highly contagious, it can spread through grooming, sharing food bowls, or fighting.

FeLV-infected cats face a poor prognosis, with 80-90% dying within three to four years. However, vaccination can help protect cats, and spaying or neutering significantly reduces transmission.

Can humans get Feline Leukemia?

FeLV only affects cats and is not contagious to other animals or humans.