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Legionella pneumophila DFA

LEGIONFA
Example Reports
Negative
Positive

Ordering Recommendation

Use for the rapid identification of L. pneumophila; sensitivity is dependent on patient population and specimen type. Molecular testing is generally preferred; refer to Legionella Species by Qualitative PCR (2010125).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Pericardial fluid, respiratory, or tissue specimens.

Specimen Preparation

Fluid: Prepare two duplicate slides. OR transfer 1 mL fluid to a sterile container.
Tissue: Transfer tissue to a sterile container and place on gauze moistened with sterile non-bacteriostatic saline to prevent drying.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. OR frozen if transport occurs more than 48 hours after collection.

Unacceptable Conditions

Non-respiratory specimens. Specimens in preservatives or viral transport medium.

Remarks

Specimen source preferred.

Stability

Fluid or Tissue: Ambient: 12 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week
Slides: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week

Methodology

Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

A negative stain result does not exclude the possibility of infection. False-negative results may occur due to sampling errors or a low number of organisms in the specimen. DFA is not recommended for diagnosing Legionella pneumophila-caused infections. For diagnosing Legionella pneumophila-caused infections, refer to Legionella Species, Culture (ARUP test code 0060113), Legionella Species by Qualitative PCR (ARUP test code 2010125) for amplified DNA testing of respiratory specimens, or Legionella pneumophila Antigen, Urine (ARUP test code 0070322) for urine specimens.

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02/21/2023
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CPT Codes

87278

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2004599 Legionella pneumophila DFA Source 31208-2
2004600 Legionella pneumophila DFA Result 588-4
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Aliases

  • L. pneumophilia DFA
  • Legionella Smear, DFA
Legionella pneumophila DFA