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Legionella pneumophila DFA

Order Code
085506
CPT
87278
Test Details
Synonyms

FA Smear for Legionella pneumophila, Legionella Antigen

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Direct fluorescent antibody test to detect *Legionella pneumophila*. Used for rapid diagnosis of Legionnaires disease.

Specimen Type

Lung biopsy lung exudate pleural fluid transtracheal aspirate sputum bronchial washing

Volume

1 mL lung exudate or 1 cc lung biopsy

Specimen Container

Sterile leakproof container or slides

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 72 hours
Order Code
085506
CPT
87278
Test Details
Synonyms

FA Smear for Legionella pneumophila, Legionella Antigen

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Direct fluorescent antibody (DFA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Direct fluorescent antibody test to detect *Legionella pneumophila*. Used for rapid diagnosis of Legionnaires disease.

Specimen Type

Lung biopsy lung exudate pleural fluid transtracheal aspirate sputum bronchial washing

Volume

1 mL lung exudate or 1 cc lung biopsy

Specimen Container

Sterile leakproof container or slides

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 72 hours