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HelpTest ID FLEPM Leptospira Antibody, IgM by Dot Blot
Method Name
Qualitative Immunoblot
Reporting Name
Leptospira IgMSpecimen Type
SerumDraw blood in a serum gel tube(s). (Red-top tube is acceptable). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in plastic vial.
Note: Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimen must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as acute or convalescent.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reference Values
Negative: No significant level of Leptospira IgM antibody detected.
Equivocal: Questionable presence of Leptospira IgM antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
Positive: Presence of IgM antibody to Leptospira detected, suggestive of a current or recent infection.
Cautions
A negative result does not rule out the possibility of leptospirosis.
Day(s) Performed
Monday and Thursday
Report Available
1 - 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
86720