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| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Legionnaires Disease | ||
| Pathogen: | Legionella sp. | ||
| Test Includes: | Culture Serology | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Serology 5 mL serum separator tube (SST) or pediatrics may use 2 mL red top tube. Submit acute before day 8 and convalescent after day 22. Respiratory culture Lung tissue, 1 - 2 mL pleural fluid, tracheal aspirate, bronchoscopy specimen in sterile container Blood culture If stream infection is suspected, contact Dynalife Medical Labs. | ||
| Processing: | Transport culture specimens to the laboratory immediately. If stored, keep at 4°C. | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | Serology: 14 days Respiratory culture: 7 days Blood culture: 7 days | ||
| Testing Area: | Bacteriology, Virology | ||
| Performing Site: | Culture: DynaLIFE Medical Labs - information provided on this page is based on testing formerly done at Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) and may no longer be accurate. Please contact DynaLIFE Medical Labs with any questions. Serology: Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Serology performed only when suitably spaced sera and relevant history, including onset of symptoms, are received. Incomplete specimens held for 3 months. Calgary clients should submit requests for clinical Legionella investigation to APL Test directory. Please use Calgary Zone requisition. | ||
| Contact Comments: | Consult with Dynalife Medical Labs prior to collecting specimen for blood culture | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, December 5, 2022 | ||
