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Legionella Culture and Stain

Order Name C LEGIO SC
Test Number: 6101800
Revision Date 09/16/2019
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Legionella Culture and Stain
Culture / DFA  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL Respiratory specimen Sterile Screwtop Container Refrigerated
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Mon - Fri 
Expected TAT 7 Days  
Clinical Use Detects Legionella sp. in respiratory specimens. Sensitivity is not as good as the urinary antigen test. We highly recommend LEGION AGU as a superior test. 
CPT Code(s) 87278, 87081
Lab Section Microbiology