Legionella pneumophila Antibodies (Total) Build info

Synonyms

  • LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA ANTIBODIES, TOTAL
  • AG
  • ANTIBODY
  • LEGIONELLA
  • LAB476

Short Name

LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA

Procedure Master Number

LAB476

Procedure ID

7620

Clinical Info

This assay differentiates between previous exposure/infection and current infection. Serological testing is not recommended for diagnosis. Per current recommendations, culture of lower respiratory secretions and/or the Legionella urinary test should be used for diagnosis of infection with Legionella..

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen: 0.4 mL serum ( 0.2 mL min)
Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

7 Days Room temperature, Refrigerated and Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
 
TAT: 2 - 6 Days

Days Performed

TAT: 2-6 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

86713
 
LOINC Code: 30046-7

PDM

5900900

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
LEGIONELLA AB LEGIONAB LEGIONELLA AB Legionella Ab