CPT/HCPCS
87798
Order Code
CH460
Turnaround Time
7-10 Days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Urine
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Sterile, plastic, leak proof container
Preferred Specimens
Frozen urine collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume (uL)
5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Frozen
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Urine: Unacceptable Whole Blood/CSF: 48 hours Urine in Aptima: 5 days |
| Refrigerated | Urine: Unacceptable Whole Blood/CSF: 7 days Urine in Aptima: 7 days |
| Frozen | Urine: 30 days Whole Blood/CSF: 30 days Urine in Aptima: 30 days |
Reject Criteria
Urine received room temperature, Urine received refrigerated
Test Details
Methodology
Real Time PCR
Clinical Significance
Leptospira DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR – PCR can be used to rapidly diagnose Leptospirosis, an infection caused by a waterborne spirochete of the genus Leptospira. In addition, testing of blood, CSF and urine may give an indication of the stage of infection.
