Test Detail
Legionella Culture Panel (includes DFA)
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| Bacterial culture and identification of Legionella pneumophila. Test also includes a DFA smear for Legionella serogroups 1-15. | |||||
| Panel Components | |||||
| Legionella Bacterial Culture and DFA Smear | |||||
| Reflex Test(s) | |||||
| Legionella by Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (DFA) | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - noon |
7 - 10 business days | Bacterial Culture, Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (DFA) | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $34.07 | 87081, 87278 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Sputum, Tracheal Aspirates, Bronchoscopy specimens, Biopsy specimens, Pericardial fluid, Peritoneal fluid, Pleural fluid, Other | ||||
| Collection Instructions: | Collect specimen in sterile container. Label container with patient name or unique identifier, age or date of birth (DOB), and date and time of collection. Sputum: expectorated or suctioned |
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| Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerate (2-8°C); stable for 24 hours. | ||||
| Unacceptable Conditions: | Leaking samples or insufficient quantity of specimen | ||||
| Expected Results: | |||||
| Bacterial Culture: No Legionella pneumophila isolated, Legionella species identification. Direct Immunofluorescence Assay (DFA): Negative for serogroups 1-15, Positive for serogroups 1-15. | |||||
| Shipping: | |||||
| Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen overnight with cold packs. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| A positive Legionella culture result is indicative of active disease. The most common type of Legionella species associated with pulmonary disease is Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. Legionella culture can detect all species of Legionella. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Culture Legionella species, L. pneumophila culture | |||||
