Last Modified:
1/21/2010 8:01:05 AM
Specimen Requirements:
2.0 mL of Respiratory Secretions in sterile container
Collection Instructions:
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
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
2 hours Ambient
24 hours Refrigerated
Reference Range:
No Legionella isolated
Test Comments:
Specimen is processed for presence of Legionella organisms by conventional culture
Methodology:
Manual
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
7 days
Days Performed:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code:
CXLEG
Alternate Test Names:
Culture, Legionella
CPT Coding:
87081
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