Test directory: Legionella Pneumophila Ag, DFA

Ordering Code4166
Test NameLegionella Pneumophila Ag, DFA
Preferred SpecimenVaries
Preferred ContainerSterile leak-proof container
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsLung Biopsy: Place lung biopsy into sterile container with non-bacteriostatic, distilled water
Sputum: Instruct patient to gargle with water and cough deeply to collect deep respiratory specimen in sterile container
Aspirate: Place aspirate or washing into sterile container with non-bacteriostatic, distilled water
Tissue: Add small amount of sterile, non-bacteriostatic, distilled water to prevent drying, if necessary
Do not use saline, because it may be inhibitory.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaExpired transport device, Environmental sources, Received in viral transport media
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time5 Days
MethodologyDirect Immunofluorecence Assay (DFA)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 26, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Legionella Pneumophila Ag, DFAALLSee report.
SourceALLSee report.