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Leptospira culture and identification

Leptospira Reference Laboratory

Area	Health Science
Lab name	Leptospira Reference Laboratory
Lab location	NCBID Wallaceville
Test name	Leptospira culture and identification
Organisms	Leptospira
Requested for surveillance	yes
Notice required	no
Routine turnaround time	12 weeks
Media requirements	EMJH medium
Pre-transport requirements	Ambient temperature for less than 24 hours
Transport requirements	Ambient temperature within 24 hours
Unacceptable sample types	Old, refrigerated samples
How results reported	Interim report issued after 24 hours
Test form number	PHFS0647
Referral link	Download form