FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Ab – QUICK TEST KIT 10 PCS – SKU 18

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a virus called the feline enteric coronavirus (FeCV). Most strains of feline coronavirus are found in the gastrointestinal tract and do not cause significant disease.

In approximately 10 percent of cats infected with FeCV one or more mutations of the virus can alter its biological behavior, resulting in white blood cells becoming infected with virus and spreading it throughout the cats body. When this occurs, the virus is referred to as the FIP.

The FIP Ab Rapid Test Kit use chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of FIR antibody in blood. Sample to be tested is loaded to the sample pad and then capillary flow along on the test strip. The detection antibody which is coupled with colloidal gold as conjugate will mix with the sample fluid. Where HP antibody is present. a complex is formed by FIR antibody

and colloidal gold labelled antigen. The labelled antigen-antibody complex is then bound by capture-antibody that recognizes the complex, and which is immobilized as T line on the test strip. A positive result therefore generates a visible wine-red line of antigen-antibody complex. A wine-red C line will appear 10 confirm the test is operated correctly.