Legionella pneumophila PCR
| Label Mnemonic: | LEGPNEUMO |
| Epic code: | LAB8326 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Sputum and BAL Fluid
Specimen
Instructions:
Identify specimen type. Refrigerate specimen if transport to
laboratory is delayed over 1 hour.
Collection Medium:
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| Sterile Container |
Minimum:
Preferred sputum volume is 3-5 mL but smaller specimen volume is
acceptable if the quality is satisfactory. Satisfactory quality
implies the presence of mucoid or mucopurulent material.
Sputum Collection Notes:
1. An early morning specimen is preferred.
2. If possible, have the patient rinse mouth and gargle with water prior to sputum collection.
3. Instruct patient not to expectorate saliva or postnasal discharge into sterile container.
Sterile container, Product #37777 or #37778
Sputum Collection Notes:
1. An early morning specimen is preferred.
2. If possible, have the patient rinse mouth and gargle with water prior to sputum collection.
3. Instruct patient not to expectorate saliva or postnasal discharge into sterile container.
Sterile container, Product #37777 or #37778
Rejection Criteria:
Room temperature or frozen specimen.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Turn Around
Time:
1-3 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Not Detected
Comments:
Provide clinical diagnosis and date of onset.
Methodology:
PCR
CPT Code:
87541