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. |