Legionella Species, Culture CPT Code(s): 87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:Collect:Respiratory specimens: Abscess material, aspirates, BAL, fluids, secretions, sputum, or tissue; OR pericardial fluid or blood in SPS Vacutainer® tube for microbiology (RDL supply #24964). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Transfer to a sterile container. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. (Min. 0.5 mL) Tissue: Place on gauze moistened with sterile non-bacteriostatic saline to prevent drying and transport in sterile container.Blood: Transport blood in SPS tube. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. For non-blood specimens: If delay in transport (greater than 48 hours), transport frozen.Stability:Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 1 week New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved. Aliases: Culture, Legionella sp.L. pneumophila cultureLegionella Culture