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Legionella RT PCR Pnl(NP swab)

Order Code
823649
CPT
87541, 87801
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Real-time, qualitative PCR

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Respiratory sample received in trap, Specimen received outside stability, Insufficient specimen volume, Specimen types other than those listed

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detect Legionella species; rapid diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease.

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile swab in sterile saline or M4/viral transport media in sterile screw top tube.

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
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
823649
CPT
87541, 87801
Test Details
TAT

8 days

Methodology

Real-time, qualitative PCR

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Respiratory sample received in trap, Specimen received outside stability, Insufficient specimen volume, Specimen types other than those listed

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detect Legionella species; rapid diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease.

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal swab

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile swab in sterile saline or M4/viral transport media in sterile screw top tube.

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
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days