Re: Need advice please
No. Saliva tests are not accurate. For that matter, even professionally run blood tests have false results occasionally. This was discussed in depth not too long ago, check the archives for anything with ELISA,SNAP, or FELV testing in the subject. Phaewryn Please save Whitey! http://ucat.us/Whitey.html VT low cost SpayNeuter, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners: http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.html Special Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html
Need advice please
I posted yesterday knowing full well everybody was SHOPPING. Hopefully today is better for computer time. We have a number of feral cats on which we need to determine Felv status, therefore we are looking for in-home test kits. I searched the archives of FelvTalk but got myself really confused (not unusual). I notice on line that different in-home kits are available (Revival even carries two). Of course what I want is reliability. So my big question: is the saliva test as reliable as the blood test for diagnosing Felv?Does anyone have a recommendation of brand and source? I would deeply appreciate advice from others who know more than I (which is almost nothing!). Thanks, Pat in WI
Re: Need advice please
Pat, I have read that the saliva test is not as accurate yet. In fact, I didn't realize they were marketing it at this point. I can't quote percentages or remember where I came across that in my reading - perhaps some of those more expert on the list will add what they know. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 2:52 PM Subject: Need advice please I posted yesterday knowing full well everybody was SHOPPING. Hopefully today is better for computer time. We have a number of feral cats on which we need to determine Felv status, therefore we are looking for in-home test kits. I searched the archives of FelvTalk but got myself really confused (not unusual). I notice on line that different in-home kits are available (Revival even carries two). Of course what I want is reliability. So my big question: is the saliva test as reliable as the blood test for diagnosing Felv? Does anyone have a recommendation of brand and source? I would deeply appreciate advice from others who know more than I (which is almost nothing!). Thanks, Pat in WI Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
Re: Need advice please
Thanks Elizabeth. I was kind of afraid that would be true. I do want to use what's accurate. Nest, Pat - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 3:18 PM Subject: Re: Need advice please Pat, I have read that the saliva test is not as accurate yet. In fact, I didn't realize they were marketing it at this point. I can't quote percentages or remember where I came across that in my reading - perhaps some of those more expert on the list will add what they know. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 2:52 PM Subject: Need advice please I posted yesterday knowing full well everybody was SHOPPING. Hopefully today is better for computer time. We have a number of feral cats on which we need to determine Felv status, therefore we are looking for in-home test kits. I searched the archives of FelvTalk but got myself really confused (not unusual). I notice on line that different in-home kits are available (Revival even carries two). Of course what I want is reliability. So my big question: is the saliva test as reliable as the blood test for diagnosing Felv?Does anyone have a recommendation of brand and source? I would deeply appreciate advice from others who know more than I (which is almost nothing!). Thanks, Pat in WI Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/565 - Release Date: 12/2/2006
Re: Need advice please
Hi Pat, What is your situation with these ferals? Are you giving them sanctuary and need to know their status for separate housing purposes, or are you planing to release those that test neg? What would you do with any that test pos? I don't have any experience with the saliva tests you mention, but I do know that the snap test ELISAs are notorious for false pos. I wouldn't determine the fate of any healthy appearing cat on any test without being prepared to retest in 6 mos for a more accurate determination. Even a true pos result doesn't necessarily indicate that the cat will remain felv pos, esp when testing kittens. Being someone that cares enough to research, you probably are already aware of this, but while we're on the subject of testing kittens... Please don't take the short cut that so many rescues and vets suggest of testing only one kitten per litter. Sometimes the blood of all the kittens is mixed and then tested as well. Each cat must be tested separately, even if one kitten tests pos, it doesn't mean they all will. I have no idea what your situation is, thank you for doing your best to help them. Obviously you are working hard to be responsible when so many humans are not. Many TNR programs forgo the testing process all together with asymptomatic cats. There is an excellent article on the reasoning behind this that I'll look for if you're interested. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pat, I have read that the saliva test is not as accurate yet. In fact, I didn't realize they were marketing it at this point. I can't quote percentages or remember where I came across that in my reading - perhaps some of those more expert on the list will add what they know. elizabeth *Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.* -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sun, 3 Dec 2006 2:52 PM Subject: Need advice please I posted yesterday knowing full well everybody was SHOPPING. Hopefully today is better for computer time. We have a number of feral cats on which we need to determine Felv status, therefore we are looking for in-home test kits. I searched the archives of FelvTalk but got myself really confused (not unusual). I notice on line that different in-home kits are available (Revival even carries two). Of course what I want is reliability. So my big question: is the saliva test as reliable as the blood test for diagnosing Felv?Does anyone have a recommendation of brand and source? I would deeply appreciate advice from others who know more than I (which is almost nothing!). Thanks, Pat in WI *Check out the new AOL* http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaol%2Ecom%2Fnewaol. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
