How long after exposure will feline coronavirus show up on a test?

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How soon after contact with cat with FCov will it show up on tests. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 years and 5 months old | 10 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

It can take around 3-4 weeks for a titer test to become positive after exposure to feline coronavirus (FCoV). However, the vast majority of cats have been exposed to coronavirus at some point in life and a positive titer does not provide any useful information regarding the treatment, prognosis, or clinical signs potentially associated with this virus. Only 5-10% of cats may convert a coronavirus infection to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), but there is no way of knowing which cats may make this viral seroconversion. I hope this helps to clear up any confusion!

How long after exposure will feline coronavirus show up on a test?

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