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Legionella pneumophila Antigen, DFA

Message
Collect 1 of the samples below following standard collection proceduresFresh lung or other respiratory tissue placed into a sterile leak-proof container with a small amount of sterile, non-bacteriostatic, distilled water. Do not add saline because it may be inhibitory. Sputum collected in a sterile leak-proof container Pleural fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container Bronchial or transtracheal wash/lavage/aspirate collected in a sterile leak-proof container


Test Code
LAB12466 LPNAG


Alias/See Also
LPNAG


CPT Codes
87278

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


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 1 gram Fresh lung or other respiratory tissue2.0 mL Other respiratory fluids Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: Slides Serum Urine Expired transport device Environmental sources Specimens received in viral transport media


Report Available
3-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170671



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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