Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) – Antibodies

serum or EDTA plasma or heparin plasma 0.5 ml

ELISA

1 day

• A positive result indicates FIV infection, but positive titres are also possible in kittens with maternal antibodies.
• In questionable cases (exclusion of false positive results), the test should be repeated after 2 – 4 weeks.
• Further validation can be provided by an FIV blot at a partner laboratory. Here, a separate antibody detection of two antigens typical for FIV is performed.
• A negative result does not completely rule out an infection. False negative results can, for example, occur at the beginning or at the final stage of the disease.