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Published on August 29, 2022

Legionella PCR

Test ID LAB192186
EPIC Order LEGIONELLA PCR
CPT Code 87541, 87798
Group/Individual Test Group
Laboratory Molecular Microbiology (984)974-1820
Tube Station 82
Specimen Routine: Sterile Container: Sputum, Bronchial Washes, Bronchial Alveolar Lavages or Tracheal Aspirates
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday
Stat: N/A
Turnaround Time 4 days
Reference Range Negative
Comments
  • Deliver sample within 2 hours of collection.
  • This assay detects for Legionella pneumophila and non-pneumophila Legionella species. Note: The Legionella Urinary Antigen test only detects L. pneumophila serogroup 1.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514