I agree with Natalie. Wait and re-test. So many other things could be making
that noise in Hope's chest and the diarrhea. I think that certain parasites
like giardia require a special kind of fecal test, not the normal ones that
vets do, so that is definitely a possibility. Stress from
I know I have read there is a chance of a false positive with the snap test. I
was wondering if the same with the Elisa test? Thank you.
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YES, I believe so.
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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Mary Lou
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 10:13 AM
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Subject: [Felvtalk] testing
I know I have read there is a chance of a
I thought that the snap test is one in the same as the ELISA. People just
choose to call it a snap test or an ELISA test.
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From: Mary Lou jerseydevil1...@yahoo.com
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 9:13 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] testing
I
Those are the same tests. The definitive test is the IFA (has to be sent to
a lab). Recommended testing protocol is if the snap and IFA are
different, test again in 120 days. Unfortunately for most rescues and
shelters they don't have a place for keeping possibly positive cats for an
Okay, my vet did the 3 way snap in the office with a positive result and I want
a re-test. They send the blood to a local vet or lab and do a deep well Elisa.
If this deep well Elisa test also has false positives, I will not do it. I
can't see wasting money for a possible false positive. I
Seriously are we being tested by a higher being og how much loss we REALLY can
take??? Oh where do I start about are AWESOME Zombo? This crazy fun lovin boy
had been a charmer since day 1 with us...He would get on the counter and if you
walk up to him he would reach up and put a paw on each
Hi Sherry,
I have added Zombo, so sorry, it's been a really rough week ... I
feel like I've missed someone can you have a look when you're up to it
and let me know, thanks.
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Sherry, Zombo sounds like such a special treasure. I'm crying with you for
his loss, and the loss of the way-too-many other SIDS kids who have left you
these last couple of weeks. Gentlest of Bridge vibes to every one of them,
and hugs to every one of you.
Diane R.
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