CULTURE LEGIONELLA
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: LEG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 666
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 14 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 666
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 14 days
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1 ml
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: see collection notes
Collection Info:
Specimen: Lung tissue, other body tissue, pleural fluid, other body fluid, transtracheal aspirate, bronchial wash, bronchial brush, bronchoaveolar lavage.
Place specimen in sterile screw capped container.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: see collection notes
Collection Info:
Specimen: Lung tissue, other body tissue, pleural fluid, other body fluid, transtracheal aspirate, bronchial wash, bronchial brush, bronchoaveolar lavage.
Place specimen in sterile screw capped container.
Methods
Conventional Culture on nonselective and selective BCYE media.
Clinical Utilities
Detection of Legionella pneumophila in respiratory specimens.
CPT Codes
87081
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
