Legionella pneumophila Antibody Type 1, IgM by IFA - Cancel and reorder as ARMISC LG3525
| Sunquest Code: | LPAGM | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3591 | Epic Name: | LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILIA ABY TYPE 1 IGM |
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. Convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed; lipemic |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50274 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Less than 1:16 No antibody detected. |
| Use: | IgM antibody to Legionella pneumophila serotypes 1-6 is measured using an IgM specific conjugate. It is recommended that the IgM test always be performed in cojunction with IgG antibody test. |
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