Virbac Speed Duo FeLV/FIV for cats

Virbac Speed Duo FeLV/FIV for cats 

Product Overview and Diagnostic Utility:

Speed Duo FeLV/FIV is a combined diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection of circulating Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) p27 antigens and anti-Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibodies in cats.

• Target Species: Cats.
• Sample Volume Efficiency: Requires only 2 drops of sample to test for both feline retroviruses.
• Speed and Convenience: Quick and easy to use during routine consultations, providing reliable results in 15 minutes.
• Early Detection: Testing for soluble FeLV viral antigens allows determination of retroviral status even in cases with low blood viral load, such as early infection, transient viremia, or sequestered infection.
• Diagnostic Necessity: FeLV and FIV cause non-specific and highly variable symptoms, and the clinical disease phase is preceded by an asymptomatic period of varying duration. Biological testing is therefore essential for differential diagnosis.
• Usage Restriction: For veterinary use only.

Indications for Use:

Regular screening to establish a cat's retroviral status is considered the primary strategy for managing and controlling FeLV and FIV transmission, with regional prevalence reported between 1 percent and 20 percent.

Screening with Speed Duo FeLV/FIV is recommended in the following clinical situations:

• Suspected Retroviral Exposure: Cats with potential contact with infected animals, those residing in multi-cat environments, or prior to blood transfusions.
• Preventive Protocol: Prior to initiating a first FeLV vaccination (or FIV vaccination where available) or before neutering procedures.
• Medical History Gaps: Cats with an unknown or undocumented retroviral testing history.
• Clinical Presentation: Sick cats presenting with non-specific or compatible retroviral symptoms.
• Environment Management: Before introducing a new cat into a household or cattery, and as part of regular breeding health checks.

Product Specifications and Storage:

• Approved Sample Types: Anticoagulated whole blood, serum, or plasma.
• Handling Time: 2 minutes.
• Time to Results: 15 minutes.
• Storage Conditions: Long shelf life of 24 months stored at room temperature (between 2°C and 30°C).
• Packaging: Box containing 6 tests.