Culture, Legionella
Order Code
CULLEL
Test Summary
Detection of Legionella organisms confirms the diagnosis of Legionnaire's Disease. Its identification is important for the management and treatment of legionellosis.
Aliases
- Legionella Culture
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Respiratory specimen submitted in sterile container or tube.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Use sterile procedures to collect sample. Swabs are sub-optimal.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Order Code
CULLEL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10049/LAB10251
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87081***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility
Billing Code
- 300681
CPT Statement
Methodology
Culture
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Microbiology
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Respiratory specimen submitted in sterile container or tube.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Use sterile procedures to collect sample. Swabs are sub-optimal.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated and Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Frozen specimen.
Billing
CPT Code
- 87081***When a culture is positive there will be a reflex for each identification and susceptibility
Billing Code
- 300681
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Culture
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
No Growth
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; Report available: 7 days