| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for Legionella culture and identification
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 7 days
Positives are reported as soon as detected
Final: Negative at 7 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory tract secretions, washings, and aspirates (preferred). Also acceptable: tissue, fluid, sputum, abscess material, 7 mL blood in an Isolator™ tube.
Transport: Sterile container. Send immediately to ARUP at 2-8°C. If delay in transport (greater than 48 hours) occurs, freeze at -20°C or, preferably, -70°C and transport frozen. Transport Isolator™ (blood) at 2-8°C. Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: To prevent drying, submit specimen in sterile, nonbacteriostatic water. DO NOT use saline in specimen collection. BAL fluids containing saline are acceptable. Client will be notified of positive culture.
Unacceptable Conditions: Urine, stool, wounds, or other culture material from non-respiratory sites. Dry specimens, nonsterile or leaking containers, or specimens submitted in saline, formalin, or viral transport medium.
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week
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