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Leptospira species Molecular Detection CDC-10200

Synonym(s)

Leptospirosis, PCR

CDC Pre-Approval Needed

None

Supplemental Information Required

None

Supplemental Form

None

Performed on Specimens from

Human

Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing

Whole blood and serum

Minimum Volume Required

0.60 mL for serum and whole blood.

Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping

Refrigerated (2-8°C) for up to 14 days post- collection and frozen (-20°C or lower) for up to 28 days. Blood specimens should be collected in EDTA or Sodium Citrate tubes (not heparin).

All specimens cannot exceed 3 freeze/thaw cycles.

Transport Medium

Transport medium is not required.

Specimen Labeling

Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.

Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements

CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. Samples should be shipped frozen on dry ice.

Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 91
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]

All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Turnaround Time

2 Weeks

Interferences & Limitations

Heparin may cause interference with the molecular tests and should be avoided.

Additional Information

Study or research samples should be submitted under test code CDC-10202, Leptospira species Study

CDC Points of Contact

Zoonoses and Select Agent Laboratory ZSAL
(404) 639-1711
ZSAL@cdc.gov

Robyn Stoddard
(404) 639-2053
frd8@cdc.gov

Version

2.1