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

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