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HelpTest Code LAB5341 Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires Disease), Antibody, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Legionella Pneumophila Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
1 to 7 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Useful For
Evaluating possible legionellosis (Legionnaires disease, Pontiac fever, extrapulmonary legionella infection caused by Legionella pneumophila)
CPT Code Information
86713
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SLEG | Legionella Pneumophila Ab, S | 7947-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SLEG | Legionella Pneumophila Ab, S | 7947-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.