Legionella pneumophila DFA
| CPT Code(s): | 87278 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Pericardial fluid, respiratory, or tissue specimens. Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Prepare two duplicate slides. OR transfer 1 mL fluid to a sterile container.Tissue: Transfer tissue to a sterile container and place on gauze moistened with sterile non-bacteriostatic saline to prevent drying. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. OR frozen if transport occurs more than 48 hours after collection. Stability:Fluid or Tissue: Ambient: 12 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week Slides: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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