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HelpEpic Code LAB9020 Legionella culture
Test Name Alias
Culture Legionella | Legionella pneumophila | Legionnaire&rsquo |s Disease | 8460
Interface Order Alias
50030
Icons & Photos
| 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