LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA ANTIBODY, POLYCLONAL

Test Code

LAB8352

CPT Codes
86713

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Transfer/aliquot tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 8 hours
2-8°C up to 2 days; otherwise freeze

Methodology
IFA

Setup Schedule

T, Th

Batched; once per day run

Report Available

Same day tested

Reference Range

<1:128 Negative - No significant level of Legionella pneumophila antibody detected.

1:128 Equivocal - Questionable presence of Legionella pneumophila antibody detected. Recommend repeat testing in 2-4 weeks.

≥1:256 Positive - Presence of Legionella pneumophila antibody detected, suggestive of current or past infection.

Clinical Significance

The Legionella organism is a Gram negative bacterium that can cause pneumonia (Legionnaires' disease) or a flu-like illness. It is thought that the species Legionella pneumophila causes most of the infections.

Unlike some other bacteria, it can survive at lower temperatures (even below freezing), at lower dissolved oxygen levels and is somewhat resistant to chlorine disinfection. Certain plastics and organics can provide nutrients for growth. These attributes make our modern day plumbing systems a good habitat for the organism.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.