R/O Legionella Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity
General Information
Lab Name
R/O Legionella C/S
Lab Code
LEGC
Epic Name
Culture Legionella
Synonyms
L. pneumophila Culture
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| SDES | Specimen Description |
| SREQ | Special Requests |
| CULT | Culture |
| RPT | Report Status |
Interpretation
Reference Range
See individual componentsGuidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Submit sputum, lung tissue, bronchial or pleural fluid in sterile container.
Handling Instructions
Preferred: Transport at
room temperature within 2 hours.
Also
acceptable: If transport time >2 hours but <1
day, send on wet ice. If transport time >1 day, freeze samples at -70°C and
transport on dry ice.
Quantity
requested: 1 mL sputum
minimum: 0.2 mL sputum
Processing
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
| CL |
Infectious Disease Division (IDD) - Phenotypic Microbiology
206-520-4600 1601 Lind Ave SW |
Hours of Operation: |
|---|
Frequency
daily
Available STAT?
No