Test Directory
Leptospira serology and PCR
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
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Volume Range
4.9 mls |
Containers - Child
White Cap - Paediatric
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Volume Range
1 - 2 mls |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
RIPL (Rare Imported Pathogens Laboratory
Public Health England
Manor Farm Road
Porton Down
Wiltshire
SP4 0JG
Manor Farm Road
Porton Down
Wiltshire
SP4 0JG
Telephone: 01980 612 348
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
Store at 4-6oC
Special instructions for collection
Please supply date of onset of symptoms.
If sample is within 7 days of onset Leptospira PCR can be requested on the same sample used for Serology.
Leptospira PCR can also be requested on a urine in a white top universal up to 21 days after onset of symptoms. The urine sample must be accompanied by a clotted blood sample or it will not be tested.
EDTA blood is not required for Leptospira PCR
How to request
This is a test processed by Virology please check 'Referred Tests Not Listed' in the Test Directory; this has a list of the requirements.
Anticipated turnaround
PCR - 5 working days
ELISA - 7 working days
Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) - 12 working days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
A report will be issued. The result may be telephoned or e-mailed if clinically appropriate.
General additional information
For further information please refer to the RIPL Manual.