Legionella pneumophila-DNA PCR
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Name: Legionella pneumophila-DNA PCR
Code: N1751-QD
Sample Type: Swab
Turnaround Time (TAT): 13 days
Preparation & Notes
Throat or nasopharyngeal swab collected in 3 mL M4 media or V-C-M medium (green-cap) or equivalent (UTM) tube, 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, Alternative Specimen: Throat or nasopharyngeal swab collected in 3