Legionella Investigations (Legionairres Disease, Atypical pneumonia)
Microbiology
Description
Sample Type
Lower respiratory samples in a sterile container for culture. Urine for antigen test.
Reference Range
NA
Turnaround Time
Please contact us
Testing Frequency
Daily
External Notes
Urinary antigen can only be detected in early infection ( 0 - 14 days from onset ). Prior discussion with microbiology medical staff is required. Culture is only performed when Legionaires Disease is strongly suspected and on certain inpatient ward as predetermined by Consultant Medical Microbiologist.
Patient Preparation
Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample
See Also
SPUTUM CULTURE, INDUCED SPUTUM;BRONCHIAL WASHINGS / LAVAGE
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Your contact for this test
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Acting Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
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Legionella Investigations (Legionairres Disease, Atypical pneumonia)