Legionella Culture

Test Name

Legionella Culture

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Microbiology

Critical Value

Presence of Legionella Spp.

Summary Test Name

Legionella Culture

Container Microbiology

Sputum, transtracheal/tracheal/bronchial aspirate, pleural fluid, lung biopsy collected in sterile container

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

>2 ml Fluid

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Negative at 7 days; Preliminary reports issued daily

Reference Value

No Legionella Species isolated

Test Results

Presence or absence of Legionella Spp.