PRINCIPLES
Feline coronavirus (FCOV) is a sense-stranded RNA virus that is infectious to cats globally. It has two different forms: the FECV (feline enteric coronavirus) that infects the intestines and the FIPV (feline infectious peritonitis virus) that causes the disease feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Feline coronavirus is typically shed in feces by infected cats and transmitted by the fecal-oral route to other cats. This product does not require any additional equipment and is used for in-vitro qualitative screening for Feline Coronavirus antigen in cat feces. This product is used for self-test.
MATERAILS PRAVIDED
1. Test Devices: 10 pieces test devices individually pouched.
2. Assay diluent in tube:10 units
3. Disposable swab:10 pcs
4. Disposable dropper cap:10 units
5. Work station:1 unit
6. Instructions For Use: 1 copy attached.
TEST PROCEDURE
1. The test device, specimen, assay diluent should be brought to room temperature (15~30°C) prior to use.
2. Place the assay diluent tube on the work station and tear off the aluminum film.
3. Collect stool(feces) using a swab and insert the swab into the assay diluent tube immediately.
4. Mix the swab until the specimen dissolves completely into the assay diluent (Approximately 10sec).
5. Squeeze the solution from the cotton swab as much as possible, then discard the cotton swab and cover the dropper cap.
6. Wait for 2 minutes to precipitate large particles.
7. Remove the test device from the foil pouch, and place it on a flat and dry surface.
8. Add 3 drops of assay diluent drop by drop into the sample well on device vertically, and start the timer.
9. Read the results at 10~15 minutes. Any results after 30 minutes are no longer valid.
INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULT
Positive result:
Test line (T) and control line (C) within the result window indicate the presence of FCOV antigen.
Negative result:
Only control (C) line appears in the result window indicating that FCOV antigen has not been detected.
Invalid result:
If the control (C) line does not appear, the result might be considered invalid. The specimen should be retested.
