Leptospira Reference Unit (LRU)
Leptospira Reference Unit (LRU)
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
County Hospital
Hereford HR1 2ERT
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, 53 KB)
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.
- External Quality Control
Added/updated: 8 April 2008 - Leptospirosis Laboratory Services
Added/updated: 8 April 2008
