Legionella Culture

Message

Submit 1 of the following specimens following standard collection proceduresEntire collection of bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial aspirate/brushing/lavage/washing, tracheal/en Dotracheal secretions/aspirate or sputum in a sterile leak-proof container Lung, pleura, heart valve or pericardium fresh tissue or biopsy measuring 5 mm(3) in a sterile leak-proof container 2 mL pericardial, pleural, chest, chest tube drainage fluid in a sterile leak-proof container

Test Code

LAB5518 LEGI

Alias/See Also

LEGI

CPT Codes
87081

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Minimum Testing Volume: Entire collection- Lower respiratory specimens1 to 2 cm(3)- Fresh tissue or biopsy2.0 mL Fluid Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 48 hoursFrozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Report Available

11-Days

Clinical Significance

1230171170

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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