However, Leptospira bacteria are fragile and can die ... is available through most commercial laboratories and includes PCR testing on blood, urine, and CSF, plus serologic testing.

Diagnosis of leptospirosis is often based on clinical symptoms, as well as laboratory tests such as blood tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests to detect the presence of the bacteria.

In recent years, the health department has introduced RT PCR tests for leptospirosis screening at the State and district public health laboratories, which can give confirmatory results within the ...