Re: FeLV - PCR test

[anzajaguar]

In a message dated 1/12/2005 5:04:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Lisa.  What does PCR stand for?  Is that the bone marrow test? Nina no its not the bone marrow test...that is actually a very invasive painful procedure...PCR  ...I dont remember what it stands for..but they use a blood sample like they do for teh IFA and the ELISA test...HOWEVER it must be sent to the lab differently..so make sure your vet knows before they draw blood for it what test you want...it looks at the genetic level of the cat..at the genetic level any change anywhere in teh body can be seen....and the FeLV virus is a retrovirus..which means it alters teh cats genetic code   Lisa and fur-brats Akira--FeLV miracle baby www.geocities.com/anzajaguar Indy-- Truley Indian Jones as a cat..FEARLESS Lance- Mini wire haired dashchund Bow-Tie- 2yr old (ssshhhh he doesnt know he is 15 :) ) jack russel cross Bennie Bird-- Vampire cockatiel Anza-- sexist Senegal parrot..deffinantly a ladies bird :)