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Area |
Health Science |
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Lab name |
Legionella Reference Laboratory |
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Lab location |
Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
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Test name |
Legionella detection by PCR |
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Organisms |
Legionella species |
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Turnaround time |
5-10 working days |
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Requested for surveillance |
yes |
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Notice required |
no |
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Sample requirements |
Lower respiratory tract samples, including bronchial washing, expectorated sputum, induced sputum, trans-tracheal aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, lung biopsy or post-mortem tissue |
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Pre-transport requirements |
All samples should be sent to the laboratory at 2-8°C within 24hrs of collection. For longer storage or delays in transportation, store frozen at -20°C and send samples frozen. Avoid freeze-thawing cycles. |
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Transport requirements |
Send chilled (2-8C) within 24 hours |
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Unacceptable sample types |
Positive or negative for the detection of Legionella |
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How results reported |
Positive or negative for the detection of Legionella |
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Referral link |