Legionella Environmental Culture
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