LEGIONELLA
Legionella pneumophila Antibody
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3536
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.4 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Collection Procedure:
Send paired serum samples, one during the acute stage and the second, 3-6 weeks later, during the convalescent stage.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are hemolyzed, lipemic or have gross bacterial contamination will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86713 - Legionella Pneumophlia Ab (EAP 30021272)
Method:
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)