Leptospira culture and identification
Registry Details
| 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 |
| Referral link | Form |
Description
The Leptospira Reference Laboratory provides screening and confirmatory tests for common Leptospira serovars found in New Zealand.