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Diarrhea Check for Cats (PCR) - At-Home Cat Lab Test | Kedi Labs
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My Cat Has Diarrhea — Is It Something Serious?
Cat diarrhea can signal anything from a minor dietary upset to a dangerous infection. The Kedi Labs Diarrhea Check for Cats uses advanced PCR technology to screen for the bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens most commonly responsible for feline diarrhea — including feline-specific threats that other tests miss.
From symptoms to answers
1. Start with the symptom: This panel is designed for cats with persistent or unexplained diarrhea, soft stool, blood or mucus in stool, or other GI concerns where broader infectious testing may help.
2. Collect at home: Collect a small, fresh stool sample from your cat using the supplies in the kit.
3. Send it to Kedi: Ship the sample using the included prepaid FedEx Priority Overnight label.
4. Veterinary lab testing: PCR screens for multiple bacterial, viral, and parasitic causes of feline diarrhea.
5. Get clear results: Your laboratory report shows which tested pathogens were detected or not detected.
6. Know what comes next: Share the report with your veterinarian to help guide diagnosis and appropriate care.
Important: Severe or rapidly worsening diarrhea, repeated vomiting, marked lethargy, dehydration, significant bleeding, or a very sick kitten warrants prompt veterinary care rather than waiting for a mail-in test.
What's Included
| Test Feature | Category | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Pathogen Detection | PCR Molecular Test | Screens for common bacterial causes of feline diarrhea including Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Clostridium species. |
| Viral Pathogen Detection | PCR Molecular Test | Tests for feline-specific viral infections including Panleukopenia. |
| Parasitic Pathogen Detection | PCR Molecular Test | Detects parasites like Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Tritrichomonas. |
| Free FedEx Priority Overnight Shipping | — | Fast delivery of your sample to the laboratory. |
Sample Requirements
Fecal: Collect a grape-sized fecal sample from your cat's litter box using the supplies in your kit.
Pro Tip: Collect the freshest sample possible. If your cat shares a litter box, try to isolate them temporarily to ensure you're testing the right cat's stool.
Frequently Asked Questions
My kitten has had soft stool since adoption — should I test?
Chronic soft stool in kittens can have infectious and non-infectious causes. This PCR panel screens for organisms including Tritrichomonas and Giardia; your veterinarian can help determine whether testing and additional evaluation are appropriate.
Could my cat's diarrhea be Feline Coronavirus?
This panel screens for Feline Coronavirus (FeCoV). A positive FeCoV result is not, by itself, a diagnosis of FIP and should be interpreted with your veterinarian in the context of your cat's symptoms and other findings.
Can I collect the sample at home?
Yes. Simply scoop a sample from the litter box and ship with the included prepaid label.
Trusted Results You Can Count On
Samples are processed by Antech Diagnostics. Turnaround can vary by panel and laboratory processing; follow the timing provided with your kit and results portal for the most current estimate.
Ideal For: Cats with persistent or unexplained diarrhea, soft stool, blood or mucus in stool, weight loss with GI symptoms, kittens with ongoing GI concerns, and multi-cat households where infectious causes are a concern.
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Diarrhea Check for Cats (PCR) - At-Home Cat Lab Test | Kedi Labs
