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HelpTest Code SLEG Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaires Disease), Antibody, Serum
Additional Codes
MLAB: YHK
Powerchart: Legionella Antibody IgG IgM
Epic: LAB476 Legionella Pneumophila Antibodies, Total
MA Cerner: Legionnaires Disease, Ab.
Reporting Name
Legionella Pneumophila Ab, SUseful For
Evaluation of possible legionellosis (Legionnaires disease, Pontiac fever, extrapulmonary legionella infection caused by Legionella pneumophila)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday; 2 p.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86713
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SLEG | Legionella Pneumophila Ab, S | 7947-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SLEG | Legionella Pneumophila Ab, S | 7947-5 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
NA |
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)