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Legionella Culture/DFA

Message
Performing Lab: LabCorp


Test Code
3579


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: LEGC


CPT Codes
87077; 87278

Includes
DFA and Culture


Preferred Specimen
5.0 mL Bronchoscopy specimen


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sputum


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
ASAP


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Room Temperature, Frozen


Methodology
Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA), Culture

Report Available
DFA smear within 2 days; Negative culture result within 1 week


Reference Range
Negative/No Growth


Clinical Significance
Direct fluorescent assay for the detection of Legionella pneumophila and culture for Legionella species




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.