Legionella AB LEGI

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Legionella Antibody
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Legionella Antibody
EPIC Order Name	Legionella pneumophila Antibodies (Total)
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
Result Interpretation Non Reaactive Limitations This assay detects antibodies against L. pneumophila serogroups 1 through 6. It does not detect non-pneumophila, or atypical, Legionella species. This assay cannot differentiate between previous exposure/infection and current infection. A diagnosis should be made on the basis of Legionella serology results alone; test results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical evaluation and other diagnostic procedures.
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