88115:LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA, DFA
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) |
Edit Date: |
1/1/1900 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
24-48 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
CPT Code: |
87278-90 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Sputum, transtracheal aspirate, bronchial washings, lung tissue, pleural fluid. |
Handling: |
Preparation of Smears: Place 1-2 drops of fluid onto a microscopic slide. If specimen is swab, roll the swab over surface of the slide. Air dry and heat-fix the slide. Smears will be prepared at lab if submitting swab or fluid. |
Stability: |
72 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated, or 7 days frozen. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Formalin preserved specimen or specimen in saline; urine. |