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Legionella Species Culture

Order Code
086868
CPT
87070
Test Details
Synonyms

Culture, Legionella sp

TAT

20 days

Methodology

Culture on selective and nonselective media

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Cultures *Legionella* from clinical specimens. Confirms Legionnaires disease and guides antibiotic therapy.

Specimen Type

Lung tissue other body tissue pleural fluid transtracheal aspiration lung exudate lung biopsy bronchial washing

Volume

1 mL lung exudate, 1 cc lung biopsy

Specimen Container

Sterile container

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 1 day
Order Code
086868
CPT
87070
Test Details
Synonyms

Culture, Legionella sp

TAT

20 days

Methodology

Culture on selective and nonselective media

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Cultures *Legionella* from clinical specimens. Confirms Legionnaires disease and guides antibiotic therapy.

Specimen Type

Lung tissue other body tissue pleural fluid transtracheal aspiration lung exudate lung biopsy bronchial washing

Volume

1 mL lung exudate, 1 cc lung biopsy

Specimen Container

Sterile container

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 1 day