| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Leptospira Ab IgM |
| Code |
Leptospira Ab IgM. |
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CPT Code |
86720 |
| Last Modified |
4/24/2018 12:47:00 PM |
| Test Name |
Leptospira Ab IgM. |
| Synonyms |
Send-O, Lepigm, IgM, Leptospira |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Gold |
| Collection Volume |
3.5 mL |
| Storage |
Refrigerated and Frozen 14 days |
| Routine TAT |
7 days |
| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
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| Performed by BHS |
None |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
830035 Leptospira IgM |
| Clinical Use |
Leptospirosis is a geographically widespread disease that humans acquire through contact of skin or mucous membranes with contaminated animal urine. Contaminated water or unclean food preparation surfaces are also possible sources of infection. Leptospirosis is an acute febrile illness caused by members of the genus Leptospira, which includes over 200 serovars. Most infections occur between July and October. Symptoms range from respiratory inflammation to icteric disease involving the kidneys and liver.
Leptospira Biflexa-a is a non-pathogenic species that has broad cross-reactivity across the genus, thus it is the organism of choice for detecting anti-Leptospira antibodies in serum. |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.2 mL |
| Special Handling |
Testing referred to Cambridge Biomedical Inc. E=#- |
| Lab Notes |
Centrifuge within 30 minutes of drawing blood and transfer the serum to a transport tube. Freeze immediately.
Ship refrigerated or frozen on dry ice
Stability:Ambient 24 hours, Refrigerated or Frozen 14 days. |
| Methodology |
ImmunoDot |
| Limitations |
Causes for rejection: Lipemic, hemolyzed, contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens or outside listed stability |
