Leishmaniasis (Tissue)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LEIS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2852

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Leishmania culture

Turnaround Time

48 hours

An interim report is issued on any positive culture. Negative reports are issued after 14 days.

Specimen Type

  • Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

DO NOT REFRIGERATE SAMPLES - keep at ambient temperature.

Additional Specimen Information

Culture for Leishmania can be performed on non-healing tropical ulcers after consultation with the Clinical Microbiologist.

Last updated: 31/03/2026