Legionella Species Molecular Detection PCR RefLab Mayo
SoftLab Order Code
LEGRP
Epic Order Name
Legionella Species Molecular Detection PCR RefLab Mayo
Epic Order ID
LAB4100
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Additional Test Information
Acceptable Specimens:
- Lower Respiratory: Bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial aspirate, bronchial brushing, bronchial lavage, bronchial washing, tracheal/endotracheal secretions/aspirate, sputum
- Fresh Tissue or Biopsy: Lung, pleura, heart valve, pericardium
- Fluid: Pericardial, pleural, chest, chest tube drainage, thoracentesis, empyema
Sample Type
Varies - See additional test Information
Collection Container
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
<b>Lower Respiratory:</b>1.0 mL <p><b>Fresh Tissue/biopsy:</b>Entire collection or 5 mm(3) - approximately the size of a pencil eraser</p><p><b>Fluid:</b>1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
NA
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Tissue in formalin, formaldehyde, or acetone. Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) block