TEST NAME | Leptospira Species PCR (MDL-1000) | |
SECTION | Molecular Service | |
SPECIMENS | CANINE (5.0 ml) Urine in sterile container **Urine is the preferred sample. It is most likely to be positive by the time the pet is symptomatic compared to whole blood. (2.0 ml) Whole blood (purple top) **Whole blood is only positive early in the course of disease, often while pet is still asymptomatic. If we receive both urine and blood, we will complete a PCR on both ($72.00 total) unless stated on the submission form to complete on either urine or blood, but not both.
OVINE, PORCINE, EQUINE, BOVINE, CAPRINE SPECIMENS: (5.0 ml) Urine in sterile container (2.0 ml) Whole blood (purple top) (5 gm) Tissue (Kidney, Aborted Fetal Material or Placenta) |
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SPECIES | Ovine, Porcine, Equine, Canine, Bovine, Caprine | |
PRICING | $36.75 | |
SAMPLE CONTAINER | Urine: Red top or preservative-free tube Whole Blood: Purple top tube Fresh Tissue: Spill-proof container |
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SHIPPING PRESERVE | Cold Pack | |
DAYS TESTED | M-F | |
ESTIMATED TURNAROUND | 2 business days | |
TEST COMMENTS | Reported as Positive, Negative, Suspect with Ct values | |
PROCEDURES | Polymerase chain reaction | |
DELIVERY METHOD | Next day delivery or 2 day transit strongly recommended | |
SECTION GROUP | Molecular Diagnostics |