Feline Respiratory Panel
Use a feline respiratory PCR panel when clinical signs or exposure history support infectious disease testing.
Veterinary Molecular Testing
Submit PCR panels and targeted molecular tests for respiratory, gastrointestinal, dermatophyte, and other infectious disease workups.
Molecular Panels and Targeted Tests
Canine Respiratory Panel
Submit canine respiratory samples for panel-based molecular detection of listed pathogens.
Feline GI and Diarrhea PCR
Submit an appropriate feline GI specimen when a diarrhea workup calls for molecular testing.
Canine GI and Diarrhea PCR
Use the canine GI and diarrhea PCR panel for listed gastrointestinal pathogen targets.
Dermatophyte PCR
Submit hair, skin scrapings, a lesion swab, or a lesion biopsy for listed dermatophyte PCR testing.
Targeted Molecular Tests
Order listed targets such as dermatophyte, Toxoplasma gondii, or Heterobilharzia americana testing.
When Practices Use Molecular Testing
Molecular testing is useful when the case calls for direct detection of pathogen genetic material through a targeted assay or multi-pathogen PCR panel.
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Respiratory signs and exposure history support a canine or feline panel.
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A diarrhea workup calls for a canine or feline GI PCR panel.
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A suspected dermatophyte infection calls for listed molecular testing.
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A suspected pathogen matches a targeted molecular test in the B&L menu.
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The practice needs help confirming the correct specimen before collection.
Protect the Molecular Sample From Collection to Shipment
PCR performance depends on collecting the right specimen from the right site and preventing degradation or cross-contamination.
Match the specimen to the target
Respiratory, GI, blood-borne, dermatophyte, and parasite tests do not use the same specimen. Confirm the exact test before collection.
Collect from the affected site
Choose a representative sample and collect during the clinically relevant stage of disease when possible. Poor site selection can reduce diagnostic value.
Prevent cross-contamination
Use clean gloves and collection supplies for each patient and site. PCR can detect small amounts of contaminating genetic material.
Follow handling instructions
Use the specified tube, swab, or transport medium and follow the listed temperature and shipping requirements for the selected assay.
Molecular Tests and PCR Panels
Review canine and feline respiratory panels, GI and diarrhea PCR panels, dermatophyte PCR, and other listed molecular targets.
Use the B&L test menu to confirm the panel targets, accepted specimen, collection method, transport medium, storage, and turnaround details.
Search respiratory, GI, dermatophyte, or targeted PCR 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 | |
| View all 10 related tests | ||
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Veterinary Molecular Testing FAQs
What is veterinary molecular testing used for?
Veterinary molecular assays detect targeted pathogen DNA or RNA in an appropriate specimen. B&L lists individual tests and panels for selected respiratory, gastrointestinal, dermatophyte, and parasite-related workups.
Does B&L offer canine and feline PCR panels?
Yes. The test menu includes canine and feline respiratory panels and canine and feline GI or diarrhea PCR panels, along with listed targeted molecular tests.
Does a positive PCR result always confirm active disease?
Not by itself. PCR detects targeted genetic material. Results should be interpreted with the specimen type, clinical signs, exposure history, vaccination or treatment history, and other findings.
How do I confirm the correct sample for a molecular test?
Check the selected assay in the B&L test menu or contact B&L before collection to confirm the specimen, swab or tube, transport medium, storage, and shipping requirements.