8 days
Real-time, qualitative PCR
Cause for Rejection: Respiratory sample received in trap, Specimen received outside stability, Insufficient specimen volume, Specimen types other than those listed
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Detect Legionella species; rapid diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease.
Nasopharyngeal swab
2 mL
Sterile swab in sterile saline or M4/viral transport media in sterile screw top tube.
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
8 days
Real-time, qualitative PCR
Cause for Rejection: Respiratory sample received in trap, Specimen received outside stability, Insufficient specimen volume, Specimen types other than those listed
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
Detect Legionella species; rapid diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease.
Nasopharyngeal swab
2 mL
Sterile swab in sterile saline or M4/viral transport media in sterile screw top tube.
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |