Aliases
L. pneumophila, Legionella pneumophila
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Test Name
Legionella Culture - Specimen
Test Code
LEGCU
Methodology
16S Sanger sequencing, Culture, Fluorescent antibody stain, MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) mass spectrometry, Real-time PCR
Overview/Supplementary
This test isolates, detects, and identifies Legionella spp. from clinical specimens for diagnostic and surveillance purposes.
Turn Around Time
Up to 14 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimens: Sputum, Blood, Bone marrow, Bronchial washings, Bronchial aspirates, Bronchoalveolar lavage/BAL, Lung tissue, Organ autopsy material, Pericardial fluid, Peritoneal fluid, sinuses, Pleural fluid, Tracheal aspirates.
Preferred volume: ≥ 1mL.
Minimum volume: 200 µL.
Urine is NOT acceptable.
Special Considerations
If submitting specimens due to a positive Legionella urinary antigen test or molecular assay, enter Project # 2126 on the submission form.
For environmental samples, see Legionella species PCR - Specimen.
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html),
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature. Alternatively, freeze (≤0°C) and ship on dry ice.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 593-4
Test Resource ID
908