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Respiratory Infection Check for Dogs (PCR) - At-Home Dog Lab Test | Kedi Labs
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Dog Coughing After Boarding, Daycare, or the Dog Park?
If your dog has developed a persistent cough, nasal discharge, gagging, or other respiratory symptoms, an infectious respiratory disease may be part of the picture. The Kedi Labs Respiratory Infection PCR Panel for Dogs uses molecular testing to screen for important canine 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 dogs with coughing, gagging, nasal discharge, or respiratory symptoms after boarding, daycare, dog parks, grooming, shows, shelter exposure, or other close contact with dogs.
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, including agents associated with canine infectious respiratory disease complex.
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: Marked breathing difficulty, blue or pale gums, collapse, severe lethargy, or rapidly worsening respiratory signs require urgent veterinary care rather than waiting for a mail-in result.
What's Included
| Test Feature | Category | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Canine Respiratory Pathogen Panel | PCR Molecular Test | Screens for common viral and bacterial causes of canine infectious 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 and timing can affect PCR results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is kennel cough?
“Kennel cough” is a common term for contagious canine respiratory disease that can involve multiple viruses and bacteria. Dogs may be exposed anywhere they have close contact with other dogs.
My dog is vaccinated — can they still get a respiratory infection?
Yes. Vaccines reduce risk from specific pathogens, but respiratory illness can have multiple causes. PCR testing can help investigate which infectious agents are present.
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: Dogs with coughing, gagging, nasal discharge, or persistent respiratory symptoms, especially after close contact with other dogs.
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Respiratory Infection Check for Dogs (PCR) - At-Home Dog Lab Test | Kedi Labs
