RIVALTA TEST
₹800.00
Book at-home Rivalta Test in Hyderabad for cats with fluid effusion. Diagnoses Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) with 91.3% sensitivity and up to 96% negative predictive value.
Description
The Rivalta Test is a simple, affordable, and clinically valuable diagnostic test used to determine whether fluid accumulation (effusion) in a cat’s body cavity is likely caused by Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). At Home Petcare offers this at-home Rivalta Test in Hyderabad as part of feline body fluid analysis.
What is the Rivalta Test?
First described by Italian scientist Rivalta in 1900, the Rivalta test evaluates the protein and fibrin content of fluid collected from the pleural, peritoneal, or pericardial cavities. A positive result (visible precipitate forming) strongly suggests FIP, while a negative result effectively rules it out.
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Rivalta Test:
– Sensitivity: 91.3% for FIP diagnosis
– Negative Predictive Value: up to 96%
– In cats under 2 years, positive Rivalta has ~90% predictive value for FIP
When is the Rivalta Test Needed?
– Cat has unexplained abdominal or chest fluid
– Suspected Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
– Young cats (under 2 years) with effusions
– Post-initial imaging showing free fluid
How the At-Home Rivalta Test Works:
Our vet visits your home, collects a fluid sample via abdominocentesis or thoracocentesis, and performs the Rivalta test at the time of visit. Confirmation through additional tests (FCoV antibody, CBC) is recommended if positive.
Book your at-home Rivalta Test in Hyderabad with At Home Petcare. Early and accurate FIP diagnosis is crucial for timely treatment.
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