Feline leukaemia virus testing

Authors: Lee EA, Jones BR, Pauli JV
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 31, Issue 8, pp 145-146, Aug 1983
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Companion animal
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Diagnostic procedures, Disease/defect, Neoplasia, Oncology, Viral
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: In September 198 I we published the results of leukaemia virus (Felv) testing of cats in New Zealand. In addition we detailed recommendations for Felv testing of cats in this country. These recommendations were revised and updated in a second letter to the Journal in 1982. Since then a further 465 cats have been tested at Massey University using the leukassay test (ELISA) (Leukassay F, Pitman Moore). This test has been the only one used except in three cats in which the immuno-flourescent antibody (IFA) test was used in addition to the leukassay. These three animals tested positive…

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