Coronavirus (cat) – PCR (quantitative)

faeces, puncture fluid, EDTA blood

realtime PCR

1 - 3 days

• In cat populations, quantitative PCR allows for the formation of groups of animals (animals shedding many or few pathogens or pathogen-free animals). This way, infection pressure is reduced and rehabilitation may be possible. A cat is considered free if PCR was negative in 3 tests at weekly intervals and each time pooled faecal samples from 3 days were examined. Quantification can also be requested following a qualitative PCR.