Reference Interval:
<1:128 Negative - No significant level of Legionella pneumophila Type 1-6 IgG antibody detected.
1:128 Equivocal - Questionable presence of Legionella pneumophila Type 1-6 IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1:256 or greater Positive - Presence of Legionella pneumophila Type 1-6 IgG antibody detected, suggestive of current or past infection.
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| Interpretive Data: |
Seroconversion between acute and convalescent sera is considered strong evidence of recent infection. The best evidence for infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time. This assay may detect infection by any of the serotypes 1-6. The CDC and many state health laboratories recommend testing only for antibody to Legionella pneumophila Type 1. For equivocal or positive IFA results, the CDC protocol suggests follow-up testing for Legionella pneumophila antibody Type 1.
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| Note: |
For follow-up testing on equivocal or positive results, refer to Legionella pneumophila Antibody (Type 1), IgG by IFA (0050376).
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| CPT Code(s): |
86713
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