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Legionella Culture, Environmental
Test Code37357
Preferred Specimen
250 mL water collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
100 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Culture swab of environmental water-related surface in liquid Amies (red-cap) or gel Amies (blue-cap) transport medium
Instructions
Transport at refrigerated temperatures preferred
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Culture
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 7-10 days
Reference Range
Not isolated
Clinical Significance
Legionellae are found widespread in water sources, especially in warmer waters of plumbing systems and cooling towers. Infection often occurs through aerosol inhalation of contaminated water.
