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Respiratory Infection Check for Cats (PCR) - At-Home Cat Lab Test | Kedi Labs
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Cat Sneezing, Coughing, or Having Trouble Breathing?
Upper respiratory infections are common in cats, especially in multi-cat homes, shelters, and recently adopted kittens. The Kedi Labs Respiratory Infection PCR Panel for Cats uses molecular testing to screen for important feline respiratory pathogens and provide laboratory information you can share with your veterinarian.
From symptoms to answers
1. Start with the symptom: This panel is designed for cats with sneezing, nasal or eye discharge, congestion, coughing, or persistent respiratory symptoms where infectious testing may help.
2. Collect at home: Use the included swab supplies and instructions to collect the recommended sample.
3. Send it to Kedi: Ship the sample using the included prepaid FedEx Priority Overnight label.
4. Veterinary lab testing: PCR screens for multiple viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens.
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 further evaluation and treatment decisions.
Important: Open-mouth breathing, marked breathing difficulty, blue or pale gums, collapse, or severe lethargy requires urgent veterinary care rather than waiting for a mail-in result.
What's Included
| Test Feature | Category | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Feline Respiratory Pathogen Panel | PCR Molecular Test | Screens for common viral and bacterial causes of feline upper respiratory disease. |
| Complete Collection Kit | — | Swab collection supplies with instructions. |
| Free FedEx Priority Overnight Shipping | — | Fast delivery of your sample to the laboratory. |
Sample Requirements
Swab: Collect the recommended swab sample using the supplies and instructions in your kit.
Pro Tip: Follow the collection instructions carefully because sample quality can affect PCR results.
Frequently Asked Questions
My newly adopted cat is sneezing constantly — should I test?
Respiratory symptoms are common after shelter, rescue, or multi-cat exposure. Testing may help identify infectious causes, but cats with significant breathing difficulty or rapidly worsening symptoms should be examined promptly.
Can I collect the sample at home?
Yes. The kit includes the supplies and instructions needed for at-home collection.
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 sneezing, nasal discharge, eye discharge, congestion, coughing, or persistent respiratory symptoms where infectious causes are being investigated.
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Respiratory Infection Check for Cats (PCR) - At-Home Cat Lab Test | Kedi Labs
