Originally Posted by white cat lover
Here they can tell me in 15 minutes. Depends on the test, though, I believe.
There are a couple of different FIV tests. The SNAP test is done at the vet's office and only takes a few minutes. If the cat is having other bloodwork done, an ELISA test may be done by the lab instead to save the owner money, and then it may take a day or two.Originally Posted by sarahp
I thought it was pretty quick but I just had someone who's interested in adopting Leo say that her last kitty had to be euthanised because of FIV and it took them weeks to get the test results back!
Actually the SNAP test is the Elisa test. The one that they send out to a lab, at least for FeLV is called an IFA test. The last time I had those run, it took nearly a week for those results. I've watched the Elisa test and it actually takes 10 minutes. You are never happier when those dreaded dots don't appear.Originally Posted by cloud_shade
There are a couple of different FIV tests. The SNAP test is done at the vet's office and only takes a few minutes. If the cat is having other bloodwork done, an ELISA test may be done by the lab instead to save the owner money, and then it may take a day or two.
Thanks for that. You are absolutely right. Unfortunately Stumpy had other plans and raced in when I was trying to go in. I figured if closely supervised it was very unlikely they'd be able to share germs.Originally Posted by white cat lover
I would NOT let him play with your girls until he has tested FeLV-. This is why:
These girls tested FeLV+. They don't look sick. Never were in a fight. It is entirely possible that Leo was born FeLV+ & is not showing any signs. I just would not chance it. I've seen way too many cats who are FeLV+ who has no signs of being in fights, look purr-fectly healthy. Look at Katie's cats....they all look purr-fectly healthy!
Originally Posted by white cat lover
I would NOT let him play with your girls until he has tested FeLV-. This is why:
These girls tested FeLV+. They don't look sick. Never were in a fight. It is entirely possible that Leo was born FeLV+ & is not showing any signs. I just would not chance it. I've seen way too many cats who are FeLV+ who has no signs of being in fights, look purr-fectly healthy. Look at Katie's cats....they all look purr-fectly healthy!