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Legionella Species by Qualitative PCR
Ordering Recommendation
Detect Legionella species.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial brushings, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, tracheal aspirates or pleural fluid.
Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884).
Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Swabs: Place in viral transport media.
Frozen.
Tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Specimen source required, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
This test detects and speciates L. pneumophila. The nucleic acid from other Legionella species will be detected by this test but cannot be differentiated
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87541; 87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2002177 | Legionella Source | 31208-2 |
| 2010126 | Legionella pneumophila by PCR | 21363-7 |
| 2010128 | Legionella species by Qualitative PCR | 49616-6 |
Aliases
- Legionella pneumophila (Legionella Species by PCR)
