{"product_id":"covid-19-serology-test-cat","title":"Feline COVID19 Antibody","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtect your pets from SARS-CoV-2 infection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 by a reverse zoonosis. If you have COVID-19 you can infect your pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team confirmed this finding in a seroepidemiologic survey* of cats and dogs in Portugal and found antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in 15\/69 (21.74%) cats and 7\/148 (4.73%) dogs.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2076-2607\/10\/2\/345\"\u003epeer reviewed publication at micro-organism (MDPI)\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs in people, animals often have mild clinical signs, or are asymptomatic, but there are also reports of fatal cases.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy performing this test will allow you to know if your Cat has been infected with SARS-CoV-2. This test detects IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2\u003cb\u003e Nucleoprotein \u003c\/b\u003e(NP)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cb\u003eSpike\u003c\/b\u003e (S) protein.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, that IgG antibodies arise\u003cb\u003e 2-3 weeks after infection \u003c\/b\u003eand are maintained for some months.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 mL blood in a dry tube or 1 mL of sera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/files\/8_-_O_SARS-CoV-2_480x480.png?v=1659317500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurnaround time\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard processing\u003c\/b\u003e - Results in 2-5 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory. Clients organise and support the costs of sending the samples to the laboratory.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePREMIUM processing\u003c\/b\u003e - Results in 5 hours after sample arrival. Includes free express delivery** . The laboratory organises Express shipping with pick-up of the package at the client's address and delivery at the laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e** PREMIUM SERVICES INCLUDE AN EXPRESS SHIPPING DELIVERY FOR EUROPEAN COUNTRIES FROM NON REMOTE REGIONS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tnt.com\/dam\/tnt_express_media\/global_media_library\/New_Site_Structure\/Home_Page\/HelpCentre\/Postcodes.pdf\"\u003eCheck here to know if you are in a remote European region.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor remote regions EXTRA fees are applied.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReferences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Barroso, R., Vieira-Pires, A., Antunes, A., \u0026amp; Fidalgo-Carvalho, I. (2022). Susceptibility of Pets to SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Lessons from a Seroepidemiologic Survey of Cats and Dogs in Portugal. \u003ci\u003eMicroorganisms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e10\u003c\/i\u003e(2), 345.  https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/microorganisms10020345\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Main conclusions of the study:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - Cats that lived in COVID-19 positive households are at more risk to be infected with SARS-CoV-2  and some cats can become ill or may die. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cat to cat transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is also a possibility. Cat that lived in COVID-19 negative households but lived in free range and contact with other cats also tested positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - If you test COVID-19 positive please avoid direct contact with your cat, or ware a mask. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Serological testing should be performed  2-3 weeks after contact with a COVID-19 positive case.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- One to 2 weeks after contact with a COVID-19 positive case a molecular RT-qPCR is recommended. Please check more info about molecular tests for cats \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/equigerminal.shop\/collections\/one-health\/products\/covid-19-molecular-test-cat\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information please check the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20220216\/Study-confirms-that-pets-can-harbor-SARS-CoV-2-infection.aspx\"\u003ecoverage article of our scientific publication \u003c\/a\u003ewritten by an independent professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eIf you would like to collaborate and participate in our study, please contact us at support@equigerminal.pt to find out if you qualify for the study and receive free testing for SARS-CoV-2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Equigerminal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41991201915030,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/7968\/products\/COVID-19ELISACAT.png?v=1591110171","url":"https:\/\/www.equigerminal.org\/pl\/products\/covid-19-serology-test-cat","provider":"Equigerminal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}