| 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, aspirates, tissues, fluids, sputum, abscess material; pericardial fluid, 7 mL blood in an Isolator™ tube. Source of specimen is preferred.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Sterile container. Send immediately to ARUP at 2-8°C. If delay in transport (greater than 48 hours), 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.
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 (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week
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