Nina
Barb Moermond wrote:
polymerase chain reaction - it's a way to do a DNA test with a small sample - it replicates the DNA of the sample so they can read it better
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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
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