Blood Typing Test For Cats

About the Blood Typing Test for Cats

GetTested’s Blood Typing Test for Cats identifies whether your cat’s blood type is A, B, or AB. Blood type A is the most common, while types B and AB are less frequent but highly important in breeding and transfusions. Determining your cat’s blood group helps prevent dangerous immune reactions that can occur if incompatible blood types are mixed.

Why test your cat’s blood type?

Knowing your cat’s blood type is essential before any blood transfusion, surgery, or planned breeding. Cats with incompatible blood types can suffer severe reactions such as shock or anaemia if they receive or pass on mismatched blood. Testing in advance ensures both safety and peace of mind in emergency situations.

When is the test useful?

This test is particularly valuable for:

• Cats scheduled for surgery or at risk of injury
• Breeders who want to avoid blood type incompatibility in kittens
• Owners of rare breeds or cats with an unknown medical history
• Veterinary preparation and at-home monitoring

How the test works

A small drop of blood is mixed with the provided buffer and applied to the test card. Within minutes, the presence of specific antibodies reveals your cat’s blood type. No laboratory equipment is required, and results are ready to read within 5–10 minutes.

What’s included in the kit

• Test card for blood typing
• 2 lancets
• 1 cotton swab
• 1 plastic tube with buffer
• 1 disposable pipette
• Step-by-step instructions