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
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Prepare two duplicate slides. OR transfer 1 mL fluid to a sterile container.
Tissue: To prevent drying, submit tissue specimen in sterile, non-bacteriostatic water or physiologic saline. Source of specimen is preferred.

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

Methodology:

Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

1-2 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

87278