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The objectives of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic utility, accuracy and reproducibility of a rapid real time-PCR based method (Truenat\u2122) for early diagnosis of leptospirosis, and its usage in low resource settings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n The Truenat\u2122 test was performed using plasma sample collected from confirmed patients and controls. DNA was extracted from plasma samples and the reaction was performed as per the manufacturer\u2019s instructions. Leptospiral isolates were also used to assess the performance using different serovars.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Evaluation of the Truenat\u2122 test with RT-PCR as the gold standard showed that Truenat\u2122 had a sensitivity of 97.4 per cent and a specificity of 98.6 per cent. 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