What is the sensitivity and specificity of the SNAP Feline Triple Test?
• Can the test be used on kittens? The SNAP Feline Triple Test can be used on kittens to screen for FIV and FeLV. The feline heartworm spot is not valid for young kittens because it requires five to seven months post infection for antigen loads to be detectable on an antigen test. The heartworm spot on the test should be used on cats older than seven months of age. If a cat under six months of age is negative for FIV, infection is unlikely. Kittens born to infected queens may test positive for antibody. Kittens tested before six months of age that are positive should be retested at 60-day intervals. If tests performed after six months of age are still confirmed positive, these kittens should be considered infected.
