R/O Legionella Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity

General Information

Lab Name
R/O Legionella C/S
Lab Code
LEGC
Epic Name
Culture Legionella
Synonyms
L. pneumophila Culture
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Lower Respiratory
Collection
Submit sputum, lung tissue, bronchial or pleural fluid in sterile container.
Handling Instructions
Preferred:  Transport at room temperature within 2 hours.
Also acceptable: If transport time >2 hours but <1 day, send on wet ice.  If transport time >1 day, freeze samples at -70°C and transport on dry ice.
Quantity
Requested: 1 mL sputum
Minimum: 0.2 mL sputum

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Microbiology(MC)
Frequency
daily
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
CL Infectious Disease Division (IDD) - Phenotypic Microbiology
206-520-4600

1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 466
Renton, WA 98057

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Sunday: 7:00 AM– 11:30 PM

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
87081
LOINC
590-0
Interfaced Order Code
UOW449