PCR analysis for cats (dogs, poultry, horses, cattle, etc.): application and operation
Scanelis is the leader in cat analysis. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis plays a key role in veterinary diagnosis, obviously also for cats. Scanelis, a reference laboratory in this field, offers real-time PCR analyzes for cats (dogs, poultry, horses, cattle, etc.) adapted to the specific needs of veterinary clinics. These tests are developed to ensure high sensitivity, reproducibility of results, and precise quantitative analysis. Here is an overview of the services and procedures associated with PCR analyzes at Scanelis.
Why choose a PCR analysis for cats (or other animals)?
Cat PCR (dog, poultry, horse, cattle, etc.) is particularly useful for detecting viral, bacterial or parasitic infections. For example, in cats, it can identify:
- Respiratory infections such as feline herpesvirus (FHV).
- Pathologies such as toxoplasmosis, panleucopénie or mycoplasma infections.
- Pathogens present asymptomatically, thus helping in early detection.
La PCR quantitative, a technology used by Scanelis, is preferred for its ability to measure viral or bacterial load, essential data for assessing the severity of an infection.
Request for analysis: how to proceed?
- Adapted samples: The samples to be analyzed must correspond to the protocol recommended by Scanelis (e.g.: swabs, blood on EDTA, cerebrospinal fluid). It is crucial to respect the minimum volumes required to guarantee the quality of the results.
- Sending samples: Rigorous management guarantees the traceability of samples from their receipt until the results are returned.
- Quick results: Scanelis undertakes to provide results within a short time frame (D+1 for urgent processing at additional cost).
Advantages of cat PCR tests (dog, poultry, horse, cattle, etc.) Scanelis
- Fast and precise detection thanks to a methodology compliant with NF U47-600 standards and the European Pharmacopoeia.
- Adaptability: the tests are personalized according to the needs of veterinarians, such as for strain typing or the distinction between vaccine and pathogenic strains.
- Reliability: use of a computerized system (LIMS) for total traceability and automation of analysis processes.
In conclusion, the PCR analyzes offered by Scanelis are a reliable and rapid solution for veterinary diagnosis. They meet specific needs to ensure optimal care for pets, particularly cats. For more information or to initiate an analysis request, visit the dedicated page on the Scanelis website: Scanelis – Request for veterinary analyzes
PCR Forms
You can download below the various analysis request forms corresponding to the catalogue of PCR tests offered by Scanelis. Please attach the document corresponding to your request with your direct debits.
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Samples
The reliability of your results depends on the quality of your samples. It is therefore important to follow the following recommendations for taking these samples.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us beforehand. This way, you can avoid having to repeat... This will allow us to process your request as soon as we receive the samples and carry out the desired analyses as soon as possible.
| Nature of the samples | Details | Sampling equipment | Alternative |
| Blood | whole blood, non-centrifuged | EDTA tube | none (EDTA IMPERATIVE!) |
| CSF, aqueous humor, effusion fluid, urine, and other fluids | EDTA tube | Dry Tube | |
| Bone marrow, lymph node puncture | EDTA tube | ||
| Cells (oropharyngeal, conjunctival, vaginal/preputial, nasal, etc.) | swab/cytobrush in dry tube or EDTA | ||
| Rectal/cloacal swab | dry swab, in a dry tube | ||
| Organ(s), biopsy(s), skin scraping, placenta... | unformulated; can be frozen before shipping | Dry tube/pot, leak-proof |
CAREFUL!
- Never use a heparinized tube
- Do not send the scalpel blade used to perform the skin scraping
- Never send a needle
- Use dry swabs, without transport media (rectal swabs, vaginal swabs, etc.)
| Download our guide to pet sampling : PCR diagnosis at Scanelis - Choosing the right samples |
- PCR Scanelis: choosing the right samples
Turnaround
Standard process: guaranteed results on D+2
Scanelis offers veterinarians the guarantee of quantitative PCR results on D+2 (D=Day of receipt of samples, lead time in working days) for the detection of infectious agents in many animal species. This standard time is guaranteed for analyses of domestic carnivores (dogs/cats), NACs, poultry/rabbits (additional time in case of typing) and ruminants (cattle/sheep/goats)
Dispatch + Analysis: Optimising Lead Times
Scanelis offers you a Chronopost medical shipment of your samples. This service can only be used for shipments from metropolitan France (NOT to be used from Corsica or the French overseas departments and territories, or ANY OTHER COUNTRIES).
Find out more about sending by Chronopost
Speed & Reliability
Scanelis offers veterinarians a very fast service while guaranteeing the very high reliability of its analyses thanks to several major advantages:
- the specialization : Scanelis offers a wide range of diagnostic tests that use a single method: quantitative PCR.
- a strong R&D capacity: lors de la conception et du développement de chaque nouveau test, notre équipe de R&D prend en compte les contraintes industrielles afin de permettre la mise en œuvre de toutes les analyses dans des conditions similaires quotidiennement.
- a high-throughput, flexible and reliable analytical platform: our analytical platform allows the performance of a large number of quantitative PCR analyses (120000 last year), while remaining extremely flexible: samples are taken care of as soon as they are received and all analyses are implemented every working day.
Scanelis has doubled all the equipment in the analytics platform to ensure continuity of service in the event of a breakdown or maintenance. - certain premises dedicated to PCR
- an approach aimes at quality assurance
- a team of specialists
Chronopost Shipping
To take full advantage of the efficiency of the Scanelis service and receive your analysis results as quickly as possible, Scanelis recommends that you send your samples by Chronopost via the form below for a cost of €14 including tax to be paid with your analyses.
Shipping by Chronopost Scanelis
This service can ONLY be used for shipments from metropolitan France (NOT to be used from Corsica or the French overseas departments and territories, or ANY OTHER COUNTRIES).
International Shipping Solution
The Chrono Scanelis service is optional. You can choose to send your samples to the Scanelis laboratory by any other means of transport, while respecting the regulations in force for the shipment of biological samples. Your biological samples must be sent to:
Scanelis Laboratory
9 allée Charles Cros
CS 70006
31771 Colomiers Cedex
France
Shipping at room temperature
For your PCR analyses, the samples can be transported at room temperature.
Exception: frozen organs, unformulated, shipped under the refrigeration regime, with no formalin, with ice pack
Advice & Regulation
Your various direct debits must be sent in LEAK-PROOF containers suitable for sending biological samples (P650 compliant). Triple wrapping of the sample is required.