Legionella Culture
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB902
Test Information
Culture will detect serogroups that do not react in the urinary antigen test.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | SterCup-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: n/a
Refrigerate: 24 hours
Frozen: n/a
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| LEGIONELLA CULTURE | 593-4 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
7 Days
CPT Code(s)
87081
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)