2 - 5 days
Test Updated:
Legionnaires' Disease Antibody
Legionella pneumophila Antibody
FLEGM
LEGIONELLA IgM ANTIBODY, IFA
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Test Overview
Enzyme Linked Immunoassay (ELISA)
Presumptive serological diagnosis of Legionella
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate (preferred) or freeze. A paired acute and convalescent (>21 days after onset of fever) sera are recommended; label specimens appropriately.