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Leptospira species-specific serology (Microscopic Agglutination Test)

Leptospira Reference Laboratory

Area

Health Science

Lab name

Leptospira Reference Laboratory

Lab location

NCBID Wallaceville

Test name

Leptospira species-specific serology (Microscopic Agglutination Test)

Organisms

Leptospira

Requested for surveillance

yes

Notice required

no

Pre-transport requirements

5 ± 3°C for less than 24 hours

Transport requirements

Ambient temperature within 24 hours

How results reported

Leptospira serovar with titre result

Referral link

Form