Re: DNA testing for FIV, can differentiate from vaccinated or true positive! (and it's free)

[TenHouseCats]

wow, no, i DIDN'T know about this--i know they've been trying to come up with a test that is reliable and reproducible..... i'll try to get more info and pass it on....

 

thanks!

 

On 11/9/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Thanks to Marilyn Krieger from Bengal Cat Rescue fro informing me of this new test! This new, I hadn't even heard of it yet, I will have to pass this along to all the lists I'm on! I'm sure they know about it on the FIV lists, right MC? I admit I'm on no mail on FIVCATS2... This is wonderful! and it's FREE (of course, someone has to draw the blood, and buy packaging and pay the overnight shipping via Fed-Ex)

http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccah/Homesite%20Images/Diagnostic%20PCR%20Price%20Schedule.doc

(you have to scroll down quite some way to the section titled FIV DNA Testing Information.)

FIV DNA Testing Information

Lucy Whittier Molecular and Diagnostic Core Facility   Phone: 530.752-7991
2108 Tupper Hall       Fax:     530.754-6862
University of California
Department of Medicine & Epidemiology    Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
School of Veterinary Medicine
Davis, CA  95616

Dear Clinician,

Thank you for requesting information about our FIV DNA test.  At this time we require 2 mL of whole blood in an EDTA (Lavender Top) Vacutainer tube, along with information outlined below.  The test is offered at no charge.  The PCR assay detects the viral genome directly and therefore differentiates infected from vaccinated animals.  Results will be faxed to you within 48 hours upon receipt of the sample except for Friday deliveries, which will be faxed 72 hours upon receipt.

Please include the following information with each sample:

1. Veterinarians name
2. Your complete mailing address
3. Your phone and fax number
4. Number of samples sent
5. Sample type
6. Species of animal
7. Type of test requested

Shipping Instructions:

1. All Shipments must comply with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations.   Please consult the IATA website http://www.iata.org or the FedEx Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline at 800.463.3339 (press 81) for further information.
2. Send on ice in a Styrofoam container (no  ice needed for fixed tissues)
3. Ship overnight (Do not ship on Friday)
4. Use FedEx or other express courier
5. Federal Tax Identification Number 946036494

Shipping Address:

Christian Leutenegger
2108 Tupper Hall
Vet Med: Medicine & Epid.
Davis, CA 95616
Tel: 530.752.7991

 

Phaewryn

 

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