Pathology Handbook

Legionella Serology (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

SLG

Registration Instructions:

Legionella pneumophilia serotype 1 and legionella longbeachae (legionella pneumophilia serotypes 2-7 and legionella micdadei no longer performed as specific reagents no longer available)

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

8.5 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Store acute serum. Send paired acute and convalescent samples only (3-6 weeks later).