See our feline and canine TB page for more info.

Antibody titres to canine distemper, canine adenovirus canine parainfluenza and canine herpesvirus are determined by a virus neutralisation test. This is the most reliable assay for the detection of vaccinal status or antibodies due to infection.

We use the IIFT to determine the levels of antibodies to canine parvovirus in serum.

Antibodies to Neospora are detected in serum or plasma by indirect immunofluorescence (IIFT).

IgG or IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii are detected in serum or plasma by indirect immunofluorescence.

We offer the Virbac CPSE ELISA, the first ELISA based test to screen, diagnose and monitor BPH.

For more information on CPSE, please watch our video on the disease.

There is increasing concern in the veterinary world regarding the over-vaccination of dogs. The requirement for repeat distemper, parvovirus and adenovirus vaccination can be assessed by serology. Certificates are available on request.

Antibodies to leptospirosis are detected using an IIFT test. This test detects antibodies to all pathogenic serovars but not vaccination.

Canine Parvovirus - Canine parvovirus can be detected from faecal samples by PCR.

Virus Isolation - Virus isolation can be performed for distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, herpesvirus and parainfluenza.

Canine Distemper Virus - We can detect CDV using PCR.

Leptospirosis - We can perform leptospirosis PCR on urine or tissue samples.

See our feline and canine TB page for more info.

We provide a serological testing service for antibodies to feline coronavirus (FCoV) as an aid to the diagnosis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). The assay is an indirect immunofluorescence test (IIFT), which is recommended as the most specific of the available serological tools. Serum, plasma or fluids are suitable for testing.

We offer the Indirect immunofluorescence Test (IIFT) for the detection of antibodies to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in cat serum or plasma. The IIFT is regarded as the routine assay offering the greatest sensitivity and specificity, and has significantly improved performance over commercially available kit tests. If an ELISA or immunochromatography test is used for initial screening then it is considered best practice to confirm positives in healthy animals and negatives in sick animals by IIFT.

IgG or IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii are detected in serum or plasma by indirect immunofluorescence. This regarded as the best available serological method.

Antibodies to Neospora are detected in serum or plasma by indirect immunofluorescence (IIFT).

We use a IIFT assay for the detection and titration of antibodies to feline panleukopaenia virus in cat serum or plasma.

Antibodies are detected in serum or plasma by Virus Neutralisation Tests.

There is increasing concern in the veterinary world regarding the over vaccination of cats. The requirement for repeat Herpesvirus, Calicivirus and Panleukopaenia Virus vaccination can be assessed by pre-booster serology. Results certificates are available on request.

These tests detect the presence or absence of the infectious agent in the sample submitted.

Feline Leukaemia Virus - FeLV antigen positive cells can be detected in heparinised blood samples. Fluorescence is regarded as the most accurate routinely available test.

Feline Parvovirus - Feline parvovirus (panleukopaenia) can be detected in faecal samples by PCR.

Feline Chlamydia and Feline Herpesvirus - Feline chlamydia and herpes virus can be detected by PCR from nasal, pharyngeal and ocular swabs.

Virus Isolation - A variety of feline viruses may be isolated from swabs, tissues and faecal samples as appropriate. Please contact us for further details and instructions.