leptospira test (microscopic agglutination test)
ImmunologyBlood sampleResults 3-5 daysNo fasting
Leptospira Test (Microscopic Agglutination Test)
Detects antibodies against Leptospira using the reference microscopic agglutination test. Helps confirm leptospirosis, especially after flooding or water exposure.
Sample
Blood
Results
3-5 days
Fasting
Not required
Follow-up
Optional add-on
What this test detects
Leptospira antibodies
Microscopic agglutination test
Titer · reactive at dilution
When to get this test
Suspected leptospirosis
Useful for fever with muscle pain, jaundice, or kidney involvement after water or animal exposure.
Flood and wading exposure
Relevant for people exposed to floodwater or contaminated environments.
Confirming clinical suspicion
Serves as a reference method to support a leptospirosis diagnosis.
How to prepare
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No special preparation needed.
Common questions
Why might a single test need to be repeated?
Antibodies rise over time, so a follow-up sample after several days can help show a clear change in titer.
Who should consider this test?
People with fever and body pains following exposure to floodwater or environments where leptospirosis is common.