The IFA is also called the Hardy test.  I couldn't find a reference to a Hardy 
RL test.  The Hardy test detects if there are FELV antigens in the white blood 
cells.  If they are detected, that means the antigens have invaded the bone 
marrow.  
http://www.healthcommunities.com/feline-leukemia-virus/diagnosis.shtml

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> From: Nancy Wizner <gidge...@aol.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Kit
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> Yes you have helped a ton!   Thank you.  I think question # 4 is should she 
> be tested for hemobart even though she is not infested?  I did put the 
> Advantage II on a couple days ago.   Oh and one more question-  she has an 
> appt on the 14th to be spayed. Should I cancell this?  Also will ask vet on 
> Saturday.  Her lymph nodes are swollen. 
> 
> Thank you!  Nancy
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>> On Nov 30, 2015, at 8:07 PM, Amani Oakley <aoak...@oakleylegal.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Nancy
>> 
>> I will answer the questions I can.
>> 
>> 1.      You can use Epogen or Darbeopoetin to increase red cell production 
>> but I have no direct experience with either. However, first, I think that 
>> the Winstrol acts on the precursor cells in the bone marrow that produce red 
>> cells, white cells and platelets, and that is why all these cell lines 
>> respond to the Winstrol ? not just red cell production. Secondly, if the 
>> FeLV has had its effect on the bone marrow, making it hypocellular. It is 
>> theorized that the virus blocks the stem cells in the bone marrow and they 
>> therefore cannot differentiate into the various cell components of blood 
>> (white cells, red cells, platelets). If that has happened, then no amount of 
>> erythropoietin-type derivatives will help since erythropoietin is produced 
>> in the renal adrenal glands and the erythropoietin tells the bone marrow to 
>> produce red cells but the bone marrow cannot because it has been left 
>> depleted of the precursor cells that make the red cells. The problem with 
>> erythropoietin mimics i
 s
>  also that the body stops producing its own erythropoietin if it detects 
> enough circulating in the system, so you may end up causing a worse situation 
> by actually depressing natural erythropoietin production. You don?t get any 
> of those problems with the WInstrol.
>> 2.      No ? Winstrol doesn?t cause the body to respond by producing 
>> antibodies against the medication.
>> 3.      Yes ? the 1 mg tablets, 2 times a day, are for cats of all weights. 
>> If it is a very small kitten, you could try 0.5 mg 2 times a day though I 
>> never found it necessary to use such a low dose. If the cat is in really bad 
>> shape and you need to ?jump start? the process quickly (eg ? severe anemia, 
>> significantly reduced appetite, difficulty breathing because of the anemia), 
>> I would start with 2 mg 2 times a day until you start getting a response, 
>> either with improved appetite or lab results show an increase in red cell or 
>> other cell line counts.
>> 4.      I am not sure if there is a question here.
>> 5.      I don?t think Winstrol causes itching ? not in my experience in any 
>> event.
>> 6.      Definitely, if she has worms, they are a drain on her system and 
>> certain worms drop red cell counts but I don?t think round worms do that 
>> (but I haven?t checked into that recently).
>> 7.      A slight temperature is okay for a while but it is the rest of the 
>> stuff that comes with the temperature, like loss of appetite and lethargy, 
>> which you have to watch for.
>> 
>> I hope some of this helps.
>> 
>> Amani
>> 
>> From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of 
>> gidge...@aol.com
>> Sent: November-30-15 7:18 PM
>> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Kit
>> 
>> Lance, a friend told me about this test.  Hardy RL. She told me to have the 
>> vet take it as it will tell what stage she is in.  Takes about 10 days to 
>> get results.  Maybe it goes by another name?  Ironically, the vet took it on 
>> her own.  I never had to ask for it.  I have messaged my friend to find out 
>> more. 
>> 
>> Also, Lance, I wanted to let you know that I am the founder and Admin of 
>> FELINE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE  (all caps) on Facebook.  I have almost 1, 670 
>> members.  I can certainly help out here with those whose cats have this 
>> problem too.  
>> 
>> I have many questions.  Hope you don't mind, as I am in learning stages. So 
>> here I go:
>> 
>> 1)  I see Winstrol listed as the primary treatment for anemia.  Can you also 
>> use Epogen or Darbeopoetin?  
>> 
>> 2)   Can one develop antibodies with Winstrol?  I have heard of this med,  
>> but don't know much about it  
>> 
>> 3)  Also, I see you recommend 1 mg tablets.  Is this for cats of all weights?
>> 
>> 4)  Kit has fleas.  I put Advantage II for kittens on her yesterday.She 
>> seems to be itching a bit more.  Unless it's my paranoid self.  I have heard 
>> alot about the Hemobart test, but I don't think she is infested.  Will have 
>> a good look though.  
>> 
>> 5)  Could FeLV cause itching?
>> 
>> 6)  She also has round worms, which I gave her a dewormer 2 days ago.  Could 
>> this bring blood work down?
>> 
>> 7) Her temp is holding around 101.2  ~  102.2.  This is ok?  She is no 
>> longer on Onsior.
>> 
>> I am doing alot of reading now and hope you don't mind all the questions, as 
>> I'm sure I will have more
>> 
>> 
>> Thx, Lance.
>> 
>> Nancy
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lance <lini...@fastmail.fm>
>> To: felvtalk <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
>> Sent: Mon, Nov 30, 2015 6:43 pm
>> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Kit
>> 
>> Hi Nancy,
>> 
>> I?m not sure about the nodes. I guess it depends on what is causing the 
>> swelling. 
>> 
>> I?ve never heard of the Hardy RL test and a brief google didn?t yield 
>> results related to FeLV. What kind of test is it? 
>> 
>> Lance
>> 
>> On Nov 30, 2015, at 2:32 PM, gidge...@aol.com wrote:
>> 
>> Kit's fever is gone.  No longer on Onsior.  Still taking Clavamox, Orabax, 
>> and getting fluids.  Last blood work was improved.
>> WBCs  from 4.34 to 5.25
>> HCT  from 20% to 22%
>> PLT  from 3000 to 24000
>> Neutrophils from 651 to 2500
>> 
>> Her nodes are still swollen.  Will they ever come down?  We still have at 
>> least a week and a half of ABs, but was just
>> wondering.  She is still playing, and eating very well.
>> 
>> Waiting for the Hardy RL test.  Does that determine what stage?  
>> 
>> Thank you!   
>> 
>> Nancy
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