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| 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 |