Coronavirus (cat) (FCoV-23, virusvariant from Cyprus) - PCR

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8895

While FIP is usually considered a single animal disease after virus mutation, there was a severe outbreak of FIP disease in Cyprus in 2023 (Attipa et al., in press). Within 7 months, the number of PCR-confirmed cases increased more than 40-fold compared to 2022. Subsequent investigations were able to detect a highly pathogenic recombinant cat/dog coronavirus, which is referred to as FCoV-23. Preliminary data indicate direct transmission of this virus: it appears to cause FIP without requiring a change in biotype.
We offer specific detection of FCoV-23 following a positive feline coronavirus test. This can provide indications of the extent to which contagiousness can be differentiated.

Material	Ascites, CSF, EDTA blood
Method	PCR
Duration	2 - 4 days
Remark	The test can also be requested retrospectively for samples submitted in 2023. This enables a comprehensive evaluation of earlier FIP cases.