Leptospira Antibody, Serum
Order Name
LEPTO
Test Number: 6907843
Revision Date 04/21/2023
Test Number: 6907843
Revision Date 04/21/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Leptospira Antibody, Serum
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Qualitative Immunoblot | 23202-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.2 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Special Instructions: Testing referred to BioAgilytix Diagnostics Lab E=#- Specimen Stability: Ambient: 24 hours, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 6-10 days |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 830035 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86720 |
| Internal Comments | 02/18/20 Updated min vol - SN 12/12/22 Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.05 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Please mark specimen plainly as acute or convalescent. Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, severely lipemic specimens. Any other body fluid. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) 04/21/23 Remove LiNa alternate specimen SN |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |