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Test Code C LEG Culture, Legionella, Body Fluid, Respiratory Tract Secretions, or Tissue

Performing Laboratory

CCHS-Christiana Care Health Services

Methodology

Culture

Reference Values

Negative

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be delivered to laboratory within 1 hour of collection.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Body Fluid

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen:  Aseptically collected body fluid

Collection Instructions:  Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

 

Respiratory Tract Secretions

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen: Respiratory tract secretions

Collection Instructions:  Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

 

Tissue

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen:  Tissue - usually collected by physician

Collection Instructions:  Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time

Preliminary:  3 days

Final:  7 days

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available