Legionella RT PCR Panel (BAL)
Order Name
LEGION BAL
Test Number: 5194437
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194437
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Legionella RT PCR Panel (BAL)
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Respiratory specimen | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: BAL, bronch wash, Pleural fluid, Nasal/Trachial wash or Aspirate, Sputum, Throat Gargle, NP Aspirate in Sterile container. Indicate Specimen on the Container. Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Specimens shipped at room temperature must be received at the performing lab within 7 days of collection. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Eurofins Viracor LLCTC#5409 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 30 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 9 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 823633 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 823633 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87801, 87541 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |