91348 Legionella pneumoniae DFA

Specimen:

Collect:

Respiratory Secretion(s)

Also Acceptable
Sputum
Aspirate

Submit:

Two Slide(s). Submit Ambient.

Also Acceptable
Respiratory Secretion(s) in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Frozen.
Sputum in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Frozen.
Aspirate in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Frozen.

Special Handling:

State Source
To prevent drying, submit specimen in sterile, nonbacteriostatic water.

Rejection Criteria:

Leaking Container
Nonsterile Containers
Urine, stool, wounds, or other culture material from non-respiratory sites.
Dry specimens, or specimens submitted in saline, formalin, or viral transport medium.

Stability:

Ambient: 2 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 1 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Week(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

2-3 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

87278 - Legionella Pneumophila

Interpretive Data:


DFA is not recommended for diagnosing Legionella infections. If clinically indicated, please submit additional specimen for culture or DNA testing.