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Leptospira PCR

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

Blood - 4ml EDTA (purple top)

Specify travel and exposure history including dates, describe symptoms

 

Turnaround Time: 3-5 working days

Detection of Leptospira species DNA by PCR for diagnosis of leptospirosis

Other Comments:

Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Reference Lab: PHE Porton