Test Details
Mnemonic
LEGPG
Ordering Code
3620760
CPT-4 Code(s)
86713
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunofluorescence assay
Reference Range
<1:128 Negative - No significant level of Legionella pneumophila Type 1 - 6 IgG antibody detected.
1:128 Equivocal - Questionable presence of Legionella pneumophilaI Type 1 - 6 IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10 - 14 days may be helpful.
1:256 or greater Positive - Presence of Legionella pneumophila Type 1 - 6 IgG antibody detected, suggestive of current or past infection.
1:128 Equivocal - Questionable presence of Legionella pneumophilaI Type 1 - 6 IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10 - 14 days may be helpful.
1:256 or greater Positive - Presence of Legionella pneumophila Type 1 - 6 IgG antibody detected, suggestive of current or past infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes