Legionella RT PCR Panel (BAL) (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100274

Alias/See Also

LAB200239: Legionella DNA, Qual, PCR | LABCORP EAP: 823633

CPT Codes
87801x1, 87541x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CUP (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Serum Container: Sterile container Storage: Refrigerate. Specimens should be kept at 2(degrees)C to 8 (degrees)C and transport to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Special Instructions: Not Available Specimen Collection: Contamination with normal flora from respiratory tract should be avoided. Transport to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Method: Culture on selective and nonselective media Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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