Back to Test Directory3275 : Legionella Pneumophila Antibody, IgM by IFA
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
L pneumophila IgM,L pneumophila Type 1 Ab,Legionnaires Disease T
Methodology:
Indirect Fluorescence Assay
Clinical Utility:
LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA ANTIBODY (IgM), IFA - Legionella infection is associated with 2 clinically and epidemiologically distinct illnesses. Legionnaires disease and Pontiac fever. Legionnaires disease is characterized by fever, cough, myalgia, and pneumonia, whereas, Pontiac fever is a milder illness without pneumonia. Inhaling aerosols of water contaminated with Legionella species is believed to be the primary mode of Infection; the incubation period is generally 2-10 days. A 4-fold rise in IgG IFA Antibody titer to >1:128 between acute and convalescent sera may be used in the laboratory confirmation of Legionella infection.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
3275-5
Turnaround Time:
7 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL SST Tube
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| SST Tube | 1 | Refrigerate | 14 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
SST: Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, label with patient name, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hr, spin for 10-15 minutes
Storage Transport Instructions:
Refrig
Alternative Specimen:
Microtainer - Pediatric Red, Microtainer - Pediatric SST, Aliquot Tube-Serum, Red Top, Aliquot Serum- Red Top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
86713 x 1
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