Leptospira - serology
| Serologic detection of Leptospira IgM antibodies (leptospirosis) | |
| Microbiology | |
| Serology | |
| ○ Whole blood ○ Serum |
Other Information
○ An acute and convalescent may be required for laboratory diagnosis.
○ Serum separator tubes (clotted blood) (minimum 5 mL)
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine,
collect at least 5 mL of blood
collect at least 5 mL of blood
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
PHOL
○ 42 days
416-586-4800 extension 4432
NO
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Specimens should be stored and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) immediately after collection.
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. PHOL will refer the specimen to NML for testing.
○ Specimens should be stored and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) immediately after collection.
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. PHOL will refer the specimen to NML for testing.