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Legionella culture

Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:LES (Sputum), LGO (BAL, Bronchial washing)
Specimen Types:Sputum
Bronchial Washings
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Container Types:
Plain 70mL potPlain 70mL pot
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:5 mL
Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Store at 4'C
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:V.I.D.R.L.
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack
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