Legionella RT-PCR, BAL Fluid LEGIBAL

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Legionella RT-PCR, BAL Fluid

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Legionella RT-PCR, BAL Fluid

EPIC Order Name

Legionella species Molecular Detection, BAL

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

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms