LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA DFA
Order Code ID
1655
Test Description
Test Description >>
Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Pericardial Fluid, Respiratory or Tissue
Container Type
Specimen Cup
CPT Code
87278
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
1 - 2 Days
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
LOINC
31208-2
LOINC Description
Specimen source
Handling/Draw Instructions
Fluid or Tissue: Ambient: 12 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 weekSlides: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week. Rejection Criteria: Non-respiratory specimens. Specimens in preservatives or viral transport medium.
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