Legionella species and Legionella pneumophila

LOINC codes: 21363-7
Tests that measure Legionella species and Legionella pneumophila: Quest Diagnostics 1

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Legionella DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR 15062

Population	Interval
Legionella species	Not detected
Legionella pneumophila	Not detected

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 15062

Tests

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Single-analyte tests

Legionella DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR 15062
1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or bronchial wash collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container or 1 mL sputum collected in a sputum collection kit or a sterile plastic leak-proof container · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat
Method and collection
Method
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Collection
Throat, nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs: Use sterile vials containing 3 mL of sterile VCM, M4, or equivalent (UTM) media. If using swabs, use only sterile dacron or rayon swabs. Do not use calcium alginate swabs, as they may contain substances that inhibit PCR testing. Break applicator sticks off near the tip to permit tightening of the cap.
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Sources

Quest Diagnostics test catalog
1 test: codes, specimens, methods, preparation and reference intervals.
LOINC 21363-7
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for Legionella species and Legionella pneumophila
Registered studies that measure Legionella species and Legionella pneumophila, on the U.S. National Library of Medicine registry.

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We compile this page from named laboratory catalogs, guidelines and studies. Labs calculate reference intervals from the people they test, for one assay method and one population group, so an interval describes that population rather than an optimal target.

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