- LGCU
Legionella Culture
Specimen:
Test Code
LGCU
Specimen Name
Legionella Culture
Collect
Sterile Container
Submit
Respiratory tract secretions and aspirates, tissue, fluid, sputum, abscess material
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated > 2 hours, Frozen if > 24 hours
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported Final in 7 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 87081
Components
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Additional Information
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