Legionella Culture, Respiratory

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB902
  • Soft Test Code:
  • CXLEG
Alternate Names
  • Culture Legionella
  • Culture, Legionella

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL of  Respiratory Secretions in sterile container


Transport And Storage

2 hours Ambient
24 hours Refrigerated


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


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

No Legionella isolated


Test Comments:

Specimen is processed for presence of Legionella organisms by conventional culture


Methodology:
  • Manual

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Microbiology
Turn Around Time

7 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01412725


CPT Coding

87081