Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR LEGIPCR
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Legionella species, Molecular Detection, PCR |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Legionella Species, Molecular Detection, PCR |
Clinical Info |
Detect Legionella species |
Specimen Type |
Body Fluid, Tissue, Sputum, Respiratory |
Container |
Sterile |
Collection Instructions |
The high sensitivity of amplification by PCR requires the |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
1 Day Room Temperature |
Methodology |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Days Performed |
TAT: 2-4 Days |
Performing Laboratory |
ARUP Laboratories |
CPT |
87541 |
PDM |
1559868 |
Result InterpretationNegative
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test. |
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