Cat and Feline PCR Testing
Submit cat PCR tests, feline PCR tests, and PCR panels for cats when infectious disease concerns need molecular review.
Veterinary Molecular & PCR Testing
Submit molecular diagnostics and PCR testing for cats, dogs, and other veterinary patients through B&L, including pathogen identification, respiratory panels, GI panels, FeLV PCR, and targeted infectious disease testing.
Molecular Testing for Infectious Disease Workups
Canine PCR Testing
Submit canine PCR tests, dog PCR tests, and PCR panels for dogs for respiratory, GI, or targeted pathogen workups.
Respiratory PCR Panels
Use feline respiratory PCR panels and canine respiratory PCR panels for upper respiratory signs or exposure concerns.
GI and Diarrhea PCR Panels
Support diarrhea workups with canine GI PCR panels, diarrhea PCR panels for dogs, and related molecular testing.
FeLV and Targeted PCR Tests
Use FeLV PCR testing and other targeted molecular tests when a specific pathogen needs confirmation.
Specimen Submission Support
Match sample to panel: swab in VTM for respiratory, EDTA blood for FeLV, fresh feces for GI PCR panels.
When Practices Use PCR Testing
Veterinary PCR testing helps practices investigate infectious disease concerns when signs, exposure history, or screening needs call for pathogen-level detection.
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A cat needs a PCR test for respiratory signs or exposure history.
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A dog needs a PCR test for respiratory, GI, or pathogen-specific concerns.
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A feline case needs FeLV PCR, coronavirus PCR, or respiratory panel testing.
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A canine diarrhea case needs a GI PCR panel or targeted pathogen review.
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A practice needs sample, pickup, shipping, or submission support.
PCR Sample Timing and Contamination Considerations
PCR is highly sensitive, which makes timing and clean handling essential to a trustworthy result.
Collect at the right time
Sample during active clinical signs and, when possible, before starting antimicrobials or antivirals that can drop pathogen load below detection.
Use the correct swab and medium
Match the swab and transport medium to the panel. Dry swabs, wrong media, and gel or charcoal swabs can inhibit or invalidate PCR.
Avoid cross-contamination
Use a fresh swab and clean gloves per patient and site. PCR can amplify trace carryover, producing false positives from contaminated handling.
Protect sample integrity
Keep samples cool and ship promptly. Heat and delays degrade nucleic acid and reduce sensitivity, especially for RNA targets.
Molecular Diagnostics and PCR Tests
Find veterinary molecular diagnostics and PCR tests in the B&L test menu, including feline PCR panels, canine PCR panels, FeLV PCR, respiratory PCR, GI PCR, and targeted pathogen testing.
Use the B&L test menu to confirm test codes, the required sample type and transport medium, handling, and turnaround details before sending molecular samples.
Search PCR, feline, canine, FeLV, respiratory, or GI tests| Test | Code | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Fever of Unknown Origin 1-4 Days | 9008 | |
| Canine GI / Diarrhea PCR Panel 5-7 Days | 9003 | |
| Canine Respiratory Panel 2-5 Days | 9001 | |
| Feline Cytopenia Panel 1-2 days | 9012 | |
| ...163 more tests | ||
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Veterinary PCR Testing FAQs
What is veterinary PCR testing used for?
Veterinary PCR testing helps detect pathogen DNA or RNA in submitted samples. Practices use PCR for infectious disease workups, respiratory signs, GI signs, FeLV testing, and targeted molecular diagnostics.
Can B&L support PCR testing for cats?
Yes. B&L supports PCR testing for cats, including feline PCR tests, feline respiratory PCR panels, FeLV PCR testing, feline coronavirus PCR, and related molecular submissions.
Can B&L support PCR testing for dogs?
Yes. B&L supports PCR testing for dogs, including canine PCR tests, canine respiratory PCR panels, canine GI PCR panels, diarrhea PCR panels, and targeted pathogen testing.
When should a practice order a respiratory PCR panel?
A respiratory PCR panel can support canine or feline cases with coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, shelter exposure, boarding exposure, or other infectious respiratory concerns.
Can B&L help with PCR sample requirements?
Yes. Practice teams can contact B&L for guidance on approved sample types, swabs, tubes, handling, pickup, and shipping before submitting molecular tests.