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Collection Container
Sterile sealed container or yellow BD urine tube.
Specimen Required
Random Urine
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Days and Times Performed
7 days/week
LOINC Code
77684-9
Additional Information
Detects Legionella pneumophilia, serotype 1
Specimen Volume
3 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability
24 hours
Methodology
Lateral flow
Reference Ranges
Negative
Reasons for Rejection
Specimen received in a gray top BD tube or any container/tube with additives. Specimens stored at room temperature for more than 24 hours.