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Clinical System Name
Legionella culture
Sample Requirements
Specimen: See note
Container(s): Sterile Container
Preferred Vol: See note
Minimum Vol: Consult with UW Microbiology Lab.
Note: Submit sputum, lung tissue, pleural fluid, tracheal aspirate or bronchial brushings in a sterile container. For bronchial brushings, add a few drops of sterile, non-bacteriostatic saline to the tube. Send to the Lab immediately or refrigerate.
All positive results will be called to Children's Lab.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Refrigerate in the CPA refrigerator send-outs rack, if not sent out immediately.
Off-site collection: Refrigerate specimen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
Daily |
up to 2 w |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington - Microbiology
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87081
Methodology
Method: None specified
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations: Method is affected by contamination of culture, improper storage temperature and age of culture.
Reference Range
| Negative. |
Interpretive report will be sent on positive results.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
R/O Legionella Bacterial Culture & Sensitivity |
| Reference Test Number: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out M - Friday with the UW courier. |