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HelpTest Code SLEG Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires Disease), Antibody, Serum
Additional Codes
Outreach (Atlas) Order Code
SLEG
Hospital (Cerner) Order Code
SLEG
Reporting Name
Legionella Pneumophila Ab, SUseful For
Evaluating possible legionellosis (Legionnaires disease, Pontiac fever, extrapulmonary legionella infection caused by Legionella pneumophila)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Test Classification
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86713
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SLEG | Legionella Pneumophila Ab, S | 7947-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SLEG | Legionella Pneumophila Ab, S | 7947-5 |
Report Available
1 to 7 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat inactivated specimen | Reject |
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.