Leishmania serology

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

4ml clotted blood (1ml if paediatric), red top, Specify travel and exposure history, describe symptoms

Turnaround Time: 7-10 days

Serological diagnosis of Leishmaniasis infection by detection of IgG antibody

Other Comments:

If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable

Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: Hospital for Tropical Diseases