Specimen Type/Volume

Optimal sample is blood enriched with lymph node aspirate. 2 mL EDTA whole blood. If available please send serum for hold. Minimal amounts: 0.5 mL EDTA and/or 0.5 mL serum.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

Collect blood into a plastic purple-top tube.

Additional Information

This test is sent to an external laboratory. Tests for Leishmania spp. including but not limited to: L. infantum, L. donovonie, L. mexicana. Shipping (test code: xtrnu) and handling (test code: xhand) fees are also applicable on each submission. External test price is subject to change.