Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Leptospirosis PCR

Synonyms

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

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

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

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Please send a dedicated EDTA whole blood sample AND a urine sample with every request for Leptospirosis PCR. 

Paediatric Specimen

1mL EDTA blood.

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 1630

Laboratory Turnaround Time

36 Hours

Method

Real time PCR

Minimum Volume

500uL EDTA whole blood.