Leptospira Ab, IgM

Message
Sendout, Reference lab code:LEPDT


Test Code
LAB13230


Alias/See Also
L. biflexa
Leptospirosis


CPT Codes
86720

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Instructions
LAB: Send Refrigerated. Reject due to hemolysis. REFERENCE LAB: Mayo Lab test code # LEPDT


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
Frozen 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis

Mild OK; Gross reject


Lipemia

Mild OK; Gross OK



Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay Dot (Immunodot)

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Report Available
1 day if neg., 2 days if pos


Limitations
None


Reference Range
Included with report


Clinical Significance
None


Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories, Rochester, Minnesota



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.