Legionella Smear Only
| Label Mnemonic: | LEGSMEAR |
| Epic code: | LAB8327 |
| Downtime form: | 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; Bronchial Brushings; Tracheal Aspirate; BAL/Washing; Pleural Fluid; Peritoneal Fluid; Pericardial Fluid; Biopsy; Lung Tissue, Autopsy; Other (Call SHL @ 335-4335 for consultation before collection and submission)
Specimen
Instructions:
Identify specimen type.
Collection Medium:
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| Sterile Container |
Minimum:
1 mL Sputum
3 mL Tracheal Aspirate or BAL/Washing
5 mL Pleural, Peritoneal or Pericardial Fluid
Sterile container (Product #37777 or #37778) for all specimen types.
Biopsy or Lung Tissue: add a small amount of sterile, non‑bacteriostatic distilled water to prevent desiccation. DO NOT ADD SALINE.
3 mL Tracheal Aspirate or BAL/Washing
5 mL Pleural, Peritoneal or Pericardial Fluid
Sterile container (Product #37777 or #37778) for all specimen types.
Biopsy or Lung Tissue: add a small amount of sterile, non‑bacteriostatic distilled water to prevent desiccation. DO NOT ADD SALINE.
Rejection Criteria:
Delayed delivery to referral testing laboratory. Feces, urine, room
temperature or frozen specimen.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection. Specimen should arrive at reference laboratory within 24 hours of
collection & during business hours (M-F, 8-5). If transport can't be
accomplished with 24 hours, call SHL @ 335-4335.Turn Around
Time:
1-2 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
Test is for detection and identification of Legionella pneumophila in
clinical specimens.
Methodology:
Immunofluorescence
CPT Code:
87278