Clinical Pathology Samples

Question 1

For which diseases can you submit a 1ml blood sample in both heparin and EDTA?

Answer 1

FeLV, FIV and FIP (FCoV)

Question 2

For which viruses can diseases can you submit a 1ml sample of either blood or serum?

Answer 2

FIV, FCoV

Question 3

What sample should you take for an animal showing signs of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (dry form)? How does this differ from the wet form?

Answer 3

Dry form: 1ml blood sample in both heparin and EDTA

Wet form: 1ml heparin, 2x 1-2ml of abdominal effusion

Question 4

What samples wound be needed for RT-PCR of FCoV?

Answer 4

Shedding: 5g faeces

Wet FIP: 1ml effusion in EDTA or plain tube

Question 5

What should be written on each sample tube submitted?

Answer 5

Name of the pet AND owner, site sampled and date (and time) sampled

Question 6

What should be included in the sample submission form?

Answer 6

Clinical signs (+/- relevant history) and believed diagnosis, previous submission for this animal (any other lab data), current/prior treatments