LEGIONELLA AG, FLUID
| Synonyms: | FA Smear for Legionella pneumophila; Legionella pneumophila, DFA; Legionella Antigen |
| Computer Code: | (RDFAL) |
| Specimen Collection: | Collect lung biopsy, lung exudate, pleural fluid, transtracheal aspirate, sputum, bronchial washing in a sterile container. Deliver to Special Chemistry by 2 p.m. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.0 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Refrigerate entire specimen. Deliver immediately to lab. * Must reach LCA lab within 24 hours of draw. Collect Monday-Friday only. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87278 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |