FAQ: QBQVET Rapid Tests for Cats and Dogs

Answers to the questions shelters, rescues and clinics ask most about QBQVET rapid tests for cats and dogs: accuracy, sample types, pricing, shipping and returns.

About QBQVET tests

What is QBQVET?

QBQVET LLC is a Michigan company that has made veterinary rapid diagnostic tests since 2014. We sell 17 lateral-flow tests for infectious diseases and parasites in cats and dogs. Kits are assembled at our facility in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and are used by animal shelters, rescues, TNR programs and veterinary clinics in more than 40 states.

Which tests do you sell?

Cats: FeLV/FIV Combo, FeLV, FIV, FPV (panleukopenia), FIP/FCoV antibody, FHV-1 (herpesvirus), FCV (calicivirus) and Toxoplasma IgG/IgM. Dogs: CPV (parvovirus), CPV/CCV combo, CCV (coronavirus), CDV (distemper), Heartworm, Lyme, Anaplasma and Rotavirus. Cats and dogs: Giardia. See all cat tests and dog tests.

How fast are the results?

Every QBQVET test gives a result in 10 minutes. No lab, analyzer or other equipment is needed.

How accurate are QBQVET rapid tests?

Our antigen and antibody tests have sensitivity and specificity in the 95 to 99% range, depending on the test. Product-specific figures include CPV/CCV combo: 95.3% sensitivity, 98.1% specificity; FHV-1: 96.00% sensitivity, 99.33% specificity; FCV: 97.00% sensitivity, 99.20% specificity. Rapid tests are screening tools, so confirm positive results with a veterinarian.

What sample does each test use?

Feces: FPV (panleukopenia), CPV (parvo), CCV, CPV/CCV combo, Giardia and Rotavirus. Blood: FeLV and FIV single tests; whole blood, serum or plasma for FeLV/FIV Combo, FIP/FCoV, Toxoplasma IgG/IgM, Heartworm and Lyme. Serum or plasma: Anaplasma. Eye or nasal discharge swab: CDV (distemper), FHV-1 and FCV. Each product page lists the exact sample type.

Can a recent vaccine affect the result?

Yes, for some tests. A recent modified-live panleukopenia or parvovirus vaccine can occasionally cause a weak positive on the FPV or CPV test. Tell your veterinarian about recent vaccines when you interpret results.

Is a positive rapid test a diagnosis?

No. Rapid tests are screening tools. Confirm positive results and treatment decisions with a veterinarian. For example, kittens can carry FIV antibodies from their mother, so FIV-positive kittens are usually retested when they are older. QBQVET tests are for animal use only.

Pricing and ordering

How many tests are in a box, and what do they cost?

Every box contains 10 individually pouched tests plus the buffer, droppers or swabs and instructions needed to run them. Boxes cost $38 to $69, which is $3.80 to $6.90 per test. The lowest-priced tests are CPV (parvo) and CDV (distemper) at $38 per box.

Do you offer pricing for shelters and rescues?

Yes. Buy any 4 boxes and get the 5th free, mixed and matched across cat and dog tests. The deal repeats on larger orders (10 boxes get 2 free) and is applied automatically from the shelter deal page with code SHELTER5. No proof of shelter status is required.

Can we pay by invoice or set up recurring orders?

For larger recurring orders, email info@qbqvet.com to discuss invoicing and standing monthly shipments.

How long do the kits last?

QBQVET kits have a 2-year shelf life. We ship recent production lots, so you can stock up for kitten and puppy season.

Shipping and returns

Where do orders ship from, and how fast?

Orders ship from Rochester Hills, Michigan. They are processed within 1 to 2 business days and sent by USPS, usually arriving in 2 to 4 business days. Shipping cost is shown at checkout, and you get a tracking number by email.

What is your return policy?

You can return unused products in their original packaging within 7 days of delivery for a refund to your original payment method. Email info@qbqvet.com to start a return. Return shipping is paid by the customer unless the item was damaged, defective or sent in error. See Shipping & Returns for details.

How do I contact QBQVET?

Call (248) 315-0741 or email info@qbqvet.com. Our address is 1681 W Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. You'll reach the people who make the tests.