2.0 mL of Respiratory Secretions in sterile container
2 hours Ambient
24 hours Refrigerated
Sputums may be collected in a sputum collection device per instructions or in a sterile container
First AM and/or deep cough specimens are best. Transport at room temperature
1.0 mL
No Legionella isolated
Specimen is processed for presence of Legionella organisms by conventional culture
7 days
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