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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Leptospirosis PCR

Synonyms

Leptospirosis PCR (EDTA blood).
Leptospirosis PCR (Urine).

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

A dedicated sample is always required.

Adult Specimen

5mL EDTA tube (purple) dedicated whole blood. Urine.

Paediatric Specimen

1mL EDTA blood.

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Next working day

Method

Real time PCR

Minimum Volume

500uL EDTA whole blood.