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General
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Clinical Use:
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Diagnostic testing for Legionella species, including L. pneumophila and L. longbeachae. Lower respiratory tract specimens are suitable for testing (e.g. sputum, BAL). For investigation of suspected Legionella pneumophila infection, Legionella urinary antigen testing is also recommended. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| L. longbeachae PCR, L. pneumophila PCR, |
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Code:
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VLEG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Sputum; BAL; Pleural Fluid |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample preferred. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8022 |
| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 23-05-2022 21:26 |