Legionella species Molecular Detection, BAL

Synonyms

  • LAB12487
  • LEGIBAL
  • LEGIONELLA RT-PCR, BAL FLUID
  • LEGIONELLA RT-PCR, BAL FLUID (LEGIBAL)
  • Legionellosis
  • Legionnaires
  • Pontiac

Cerner Name

Legionella RT-PCR, BAL Fluid

Clinical Info

For the molecular detection of Legionella species including L. pneumophila in lower respiratory specimens.

Specimen Sources

BAL

Specimen Types

Respiratory

Specimen Volume

2.0 mL (0.5 mL min)

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile screw top tube
Specimen: 2 mL BAL ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature Room Temperature

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Real-time, Qualitative PCR

Days Performed

TAT: 1 - 2 Days

Performing Laboratories

Viracore-Eurofins

CPT

87801
87541

PDM

235272

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
PAN LEGIONELLA PANLEGION PAN LEGIONELLA Pan Legionella
L. PNEUMOPHILA LPNEUMOPHILA L PNEUMOPHILA Legionella pneumophila

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms
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