Legionella Antibody
Order Name
LEGIONELLA
Test Number: 5564700
Revision Date 06/10/2003
Test Number: 5564700
Revision Date 06/10/2003
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Legionella Antibody
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 5236-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Evidence of a recent or current exposure to Legionella pneumonophilia. A Legionella titer must rise to equal to or greater than 1:128 to be considered significant. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86713 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |