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HelpTEST ID SLEG Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires Disease), Antibody, Serum
Reporting Name
Legionella Pneumophila Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86713
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluating possible legionellosis (Legionnaires disease, Pontiac fever, extrapulmonary legionella infection caused by Legionella pneumophila)