Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-1 mL Bronchial Lavage/Wash, Tracheal Aspirate or Sputum
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Throat or nasopharyngeal swab in VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Calcium alginate swabs
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Legionella species and Legionella pneumphila.
CPT Codes
87541, 87798
Revised
09-27-22