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Legionella Environmental Culture

Important Note

Specimen collection and submission for testing should be coordinated with Infection Prevention and Microbiology Laboratory leadership

eD-H Order Code

Miscellaneous Lab Request (LAB 3517)

Specimen Collection Information

Legionella Culture, Environmental - Legionellae are found widespread in water sources, especially in warmer waters of plumbing systems and cooling towers. Infection often occurs through aerosol inhalation of contaminated water.

 

250 mL water collected in a sterile leak-proof container (minimum volume 100mL).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: Unacceptable

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

CPT(s)

87999

Performing Lab Section

Mail-outs: Testing performed by Quest Diagnostics