Leptospira DNA, qualitative, real-time PCR-994
Test info
This assay can be used to rapidly diagnose Leptospirosis, an infection caused by a waterborne spirochete of the genus Leptospira.
In addition, testing of blood, CSF and urine may give an indication of the stage of infection.
Specimen
Freeze
Sterile cup w/ yellow cap, 90mL (LabCorp)
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
CSF: 1 mL
Whole blood:
Immediately following collection, mix by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting
Urine:
Transfer 2mL of urine to an Aptima Urine specimen collection kit
Urine (sterile cup):
Frozen (strict) - 30 days
Ambient - NO
Refrigerated - NO
Urine (Aptima tube):
Ambient (preferred) - 5 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 30 days
EDTA whole blood:
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen - 30 days
Ambient - 48 hours
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF):
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen - 30 days
Ambient - 48 hours
- Urine in a sterile cup received room temperature
- Urine in a sterile cup received refrigerated
Performance
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Clinical and Interpretive info
Not detected