Legionella species Direct Detection / Culture Isolation / Identification

Important Note

Specific test mnemonic unavailable - Micro staff will order as a Miscellaneous Bacteriology Test

Infectious

Specimen Type: fresh or frozen lung tissue, pleural fluid, bronchial washings, trans-tracheal aspirates, chest drainage, BAL, or sputum.

* Minimum of 1 mL of specimen required

Container / Tube: Sterile, leak-proof container

87081: Culture, pathogenic organisms, screening only

87278: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescence, Legionella

87077: Culture, bacterial, aerobic isolate identification

Specimens are transported to the Montana Public Health Laboratory in Helena Monday thru Friday

Days Performed: Monday through Friday

Turn-around Time:

* Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) test is performed each working day

* Cultures are monitored for 14 working days before reporting as negative

Transport Temperature: 2 - 8°C