Specimen Requirements
Title
Legionella Pneumophila Ab (IgG), IFA
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/1 mL serum. After 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and send.
Alternate sample: Red top. If collecting red top, sample must be centrifuged and poured off within 2 hours.
Methodology
Immunofluorescence assay
Stability
Room temp: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
3-6 days, Performed Tuesday-Saturday
Clinical Use
Test Code
LEGSP