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Leptospira Reference Unit (LRU)

Leptospira Reference Unit (LRU)

Department of Microbiology and Immunology
County Hospital
Hereford HR1 2ER

 

Tel: 01432 277707
Fax: 01432 351396
Email: leptospira.lru@hhtr.nhs.uk

HAYES DX Address
LEPTOSPIRA REFERENCE UNIT
DX 6120600
HEREFORD 90

 

Director: Dr Venkat Sivaprakasam

Services provided

Please use this request form Leptospirosis Request Form (PDF, 688 KB)

 and see also Samples and Testing Policy

The unit offers a range of investigations, including serological diagnosis of human leptospirosis and isolation of leptospires from clinical material.

More detailed information on available services

The unit offers an advisory service on the investigation of patients for leptospirosis, the type and relevance of tests, their timing, and on the interpretation of results. Advice on treatment is also available.