Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
This test can help in the diagnosis of active Leptospira infection by detecting specific Leptospira DNA in the blood.
Specimen container paediatric:
Blood – EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Blood – EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
1ml
Minimum volume adult:
5ml
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hrs.
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add on test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Interpretation:
Interpretative comments are added to reports where applicable
Reference ranges:
N/A
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Other info:
Referred to RIPL Porton Down (Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory – Porton Down )