Legionella DFA LEGIDFA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Legionella Immunofluorescence

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Legionella Immunofluorescence

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Sterile leakproff container or slides
Specimen:  Lung biopsy, lung exudate, pleural fluid, transtracheal aspirate, sputum or bronchial washing
Volume: 1 mL
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Direct fluorescnet antibody (DFA)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

87278

PDM

5911110

Result Interpretation

No Leionella pneumophila detected

Forms