Legionella Culture

TEST NAME	Legionella Culture
DEPARTMENT	BACT
TESTS	B16
DESCRIPTION	Screening procedure for the isolation and identification of Legionella utilizing conventional biochemical testing, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of resolution (MALDI-TOF), and direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) techniques.
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS	SPECIMEN: Tissue, lower respiratory secretions CONTAINER: Sterile screw cap container COLLECTION: Tightly closed container. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Room Temperature (25±5°C): 30 minutes Refrigerated (5±3°C): 24 hours Frozen (-15±5°C): Unacceptable
TURNAROUND TIME (TAT)	1 week
REFERENCE RANGE	Negative
TEST METHOD	Culture/ Microscopy
CPT CODES	87077

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