Home
HelpTest Code LEPTOM Leptospira, IgM, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | LEPDT |
| Epic ID | LAB1249 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.3 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Additional Information: If acute and convalescent specimens are being obtained to determine seroconversion, they should be collected 2 or more weeks apart.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum 0.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog
Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay Dot (Immunodot)
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of leptospirosis
This test is not useful for establishing cure or response to therapy.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5 daysReference Values
Negative
CPT Code Information
86720