While it can be difficult or impossible to get definitive identification of FIP, in most cases a confident diagnosis can be made from a variety of evidence and diagnostics. Making a diagnosis relies on …

FIP testing is somewhat problematic. A working diagnosis of FIP is typically made based on the cat’s clinical history and supportive laboratory data. Routine blood testing may indicate evidence of kidney …

Aug 19, 2025 · Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is rare but serious. Learn the signs, how it’s diagnosed, and how new treatments may help cats survive this once-fatal disease.

Unfortunately, there is currently no definitive test to diagnose FIP. While antibody levels, or titers, to coronavirus can be measured, they cannot definitively distinguish between exposure to FeCV and FIPV.

An antibody test (serology) for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, or FIP, can help confirm whether a cat is affected by the virus. The purpose of this test is to detect any antibodies in the bloodstream that may …

Feb 25, 2025 · Fluid with a high protein percentage indicates FIP and will frequently be yellow-tinged. If FIP is suspected, your veterinarian may take an X-ray or ultrasound of your cat.

Jan 18, 2024 · Requiring fixed tissue, this test confirms the presence of the mutated FCoV in the tissue of cats with lesions seen in histology. The result is reported as either positive or negative for FIP. FIP …