LEPTOSPIRA ANTIBODY SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: LEPSP
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026984
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026984
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-5 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Collection Instructions: Serum should be collected according to standard practices. Acute and convalescent specimens obtained to determine seroconversion should be collected 2 or more weeks apart.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Collection Instructions: Serum should be collected according to standard practices. Acute and convalescent specimens obtained to determine seroconversion should be collected 2 or more weeks apart.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Methods
Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay Dot (Immunodot)
Clinical Utilities
Aids in the diagnosis of leptospirosis
CPT Codes
86720
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
