| Name |
Leptospira spp. qPCR |
| Section |
Molecular Diagnostics |
| Specimen |
Urine (2 mL), kidney, liver, or semen |
| Special Instructions |
We recommend urine as the primary sample type due to longer periods of replication and shedding .Keep samples refrigerated. Use Overnight shipping methods. |
| Price |
$45.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Detection of Leptospira spp. by real-time PCR. |
| Sampling Requirements |
Urine collection: Antibiotic treatment will negatively affect PCR ability to detect leptospires. Bacteria may not be present in urine until 7 days post-illness. Collect mid-stream urine, preferably after administration of a diuretic. Store samples in refrigerator until shipment. Ship samples on ice overnight to the lab, in order to reach the lab 24-48hr post collection. **If less than 2ml of urine is received, the test will be completed, but there will be a disclaimer on the report stating that less than the required amount of sample was used to complete this test.** |
| Collection Container |
Blood: EDTA (purple top) tube. Tissues: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. Urine: sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container. |
| Packing Instructions |
- Label all samples
- Store refrigerated
- Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container
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| Species |
All Species |
