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Epic Code LAB9020 Legionella culture

Test Name Alias

Culture Legionella | Legionella pneumophila | Legionnaire&rsquo |s Disease | 8460

Interface Order Alias

50030

Icons & Photos

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Sterile Container with Screw-on Lid

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Respiratory, Tissues, or Fluids

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen type and source

Specimen Transport Temperature (off-site collection): Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: Send to laboratory as soon as possible

Refrigerate: 24 hours

Laboratory Retention: 4 days

Test Frequency

Available daily, TAT 7 days.

Reference Range

No Legionella isolated.

Performing Department

Microbiology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Manual

CPT

87081

CDM Code

3068708101

Epic Test ID

1230100560

Mayo Access Code

SHO8460

Reviewed Date

9/7/2023