Feline Coronavirus (FIPV Ag) Antigen Rapid Test for Cats – 10-pack
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FIPV Ag – Feline Coronavirus Antigen Rapid Test
This 10-pack contains 10 rapid tests (2 × 5-pack) at a lower price per test – handy for multi-pet homes, breeders and shelters.
Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is extremely widespread, and most infected cats never become ill. This test detects the virus antigen in a fresh stool sample from your cat — in other words, whether the cat is shedding the virus. In multi-cat households and catteries this is the key question, because shedding cats keep the chain of infection going.
Accuracy – manufacturer validation
Compared with PCR as the reference method, on 300 samples:
Source: validation data from the manufacturer (Chongqing Safvet Biotech Co., Ltd.). Instructions for use (PDF)
What does it tell you — and what not?
This is the most important thing to know about this test, so we put it up front:
- It tells you: whether the cat is shedding feline coronavirus in its stool.
- It does not tell you: whether the cat has FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). FIP develops when the otherwise harmless intestinal coronavirus mutates inside the body — no rapid test can detect this from stool.
- Diagnosing FIP is a job for your vet, based on the clinical picture, blood count, total protein/albumin ratio and, if needed, analysis of abdominal fluid.
When is the test recommended?
- In multi-cat households or catteries, to identify shedders
- Before taking in a new cat or during quarantine
- For persistent diarrhoea of unknown cause
- If there has already been a case of FIP in the household and you want to know which cats are shedding
- For breeders, before kittens are weaned
How does it work? Three steps
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1
Collect a fresh stool sample from the litter tray with the swab provided, or take a rectal swab.
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2
Mix the sample in the buffer solution provided, then add it to the sample well of the cassette as described in the manufacturer's instructions.
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3
Read the result after the time stated in the instructions, at room temperature.
Reading the result
Positive
The cat is shedding coronavirus. On its own this does not mean FIP — most shedding cats remain completely free of symptoms. In a multi-cat environment, however, it is worth taking hygiene measures and consulting your vet.
Negative
No antigen detected in the sample. Virus shedding is intermittent and varies in intensity, so a single negative sample does not rule out infection — for screening, several samples taken on different days are usually tested.
Invalid
No control line, so the result cannot be interpreted. Repeat the test with a new cassette.
Knowledge base – further reading
Related rapid tests for cats
- FIPV Ab rapid test — detects antibodies in blood; answers a different question from this test
- FIV/FeLV 2-in-1 rapid test — immunodeficiency virus and leukaemia from blood
- FPV Ag rapid test — panleukopenia, for severe diarrhoea
Important information
A rapid test is a pre-screening tool: it gives you a quick indication but does not replace a veterinary examination. The test indicates virus shedding, not FIP disease.
Single-use test; do not reuse. For veterinary use on animals only.
Storage
- Storage temperature: 4–30 °C
- Store protected from light
- Do not freeze
Shipping
- Shipping to Austria €6.90 – free on orders from €69, applied automatically, no discount code needed
- Orders placed by 2 pm are dispatched the next working day; Packeta delivers within 2–5 working days
- 30-day returns on unopened products – details
Manufacturer and distributor
Manufacturer
Chongqing Safvet Biotech Co., Ltd.
5/F, Building A, Jinshan Commercial Center,
No. 2 Saidi Road, Yubei District,
Chongqing, China
Importer and EU responsible person
Endstone Group Kft. (trading as MancsLab)
Kossuth Lajos út 47.
2161 Csomád
Hungary
info@mancslab.hu
- Product type: in vitro diagnostic device for veterinary use
- Batch number (LOT) and expiry date: printed on the packaging and the test cassette
- Single use only. Do not reuse. Dispose of the used test with household waste.
- For use on animals only. Not for use on humans.
The rapid test is a pre-screening tool and does not replace a veterinary examination. If the result is positive, contact your vet.