Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type Test Down or Delayed
CPT Code 87541, 87798
Order Code PCRLG

INSTRUMENT DOWN

 

Legionella DNA by PCR, Qualitative

 

Order Code:                  PCRLG

Fee Code:                     LA014, LA013 (CPT 87541, 87798)

LOINC:                         49616-6

 

Effective February 9, 2026, Michigan Medicine Laboratories Microbiology Lab’s Elitech instrument is down, causing delays in Legionella and Pneumocystis PCR testing. Specimens will be sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories until the instrument is repaired.