Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Legionella Serology
Alias or Abbreviation:n/a
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Referred Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:Atypical Screen
Units:n/a
Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml
Expected Turnaround Time:7-10 days
Test Code:RFLEG
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Requires paired sera (acute and convalescent). It may take up to 6 weeks for antibodies to become positive following acute infection.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge. Please send sencond sample 7-10 days after acute onset.
Reference Laboratory Details:Microbiology Dept, Cov & Warwickshire Hospitals, Walsgrave, Coventry (Tel: 0247 622 4055)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Reference Lab Code:COWAM
