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A novel and superior diagnostic test for feline leukemia virus: enhanced precision in rapid detecting viral antigen in blood, plasma and serum

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) significantly impacts feline health worldwide. Although several FeLV antigen rapid tests are available, selecting an accurate diagnostic tool remains a clinical challenge. In this paper, we present a novel and robust point-of-care assay that enables the precise diagnosis of FeLV antigen in blood, plasma, and serum and directly compared it with five other commercially available rapid FeLV antigen tests. Among the evaluated assays, Vet Expert and SNAP demonstrated 100% sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy, equaling gold-standard performance. Results demonstrate Vet Expert's superior diagnostic accuracy and practical applicability in both veterinary practice and disease control strategies.

Source: Virology Journal

DOI: 10.1186/s12985-025-03015-y

Authors: Paweł Pawelczak, Alicja Laska-Modzelewska, Michał Jank, Mirosława Skupińska, Agnieszka Belter

Institutions: Poznań University of Life Sciences, BioScientia (Poland), Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Animal Virus Infections Studies

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,290