Legionella species Molecular Detection, BAL Build info

Synonyms

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

Short Name

LEGIONELLA RT-PCR, BAL FLUID (LEGIBAL)

Procedure Master Number

LAB12487

Procedure ID

137047

Clinical Info

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

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

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 Laboratory

Viracore-Eurofins

CPT

87801
87541

PDM

235272

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