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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Legionnaire's Disease
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: Prelim at 24 hours, final at 7 days if negative
CPT Codes: 87081
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes: Legionnaire's disease cannot be diagnosed with a single laboratory test. It is recommended to order Legionella Urine Antigen Test in conjunction with culture.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Legionella Culture |
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No Legionella isolated |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
BAL, bronchial washing,or sputum |
Sterile Cup |
1 |
mL |
Sterile saline inhibits recovery of Legionella; use sterile water for irrigation. |
Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |
Bronchial biospy, Lung aspirate |
Sterile Cup |
|
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Do not add diluent to specimen. |
Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |