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Test Code LEPTP Leptospira DNA PCR

Performing Lab

NY State Department of Health, Wadsworth

Collect

Urine

Collection Device

Sterile Container

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Refrigerated: 1 week

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Minimum Requirements

5 mL

Methodology

Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Start Date

12/19/2014

Last Review Date

TBD

Performed

Varies

Reference Interval

Negative for Leptospira Nucleic acid

Lab Section

Bacteriology

Collection Instructions

Collect first morniing clean catch urine

Remarks

Antibiotic therapy may adversely affect this test.

Notes

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease associated with wild and domestic animals, especially rats. Indicate patient's exposure to animals.

Performing Laboratory Phone #

Wadsworth: 518-474-4177