Legionella pneumophila Antibodies (Types 1-6), IgG, IgM, and IgA by ELISA
Also known as: LEGION AB
Use
This test may aid in the diagnosis of legionellosis caused by infection with L. pneumophila. It detects IgG, IgM, and IgA antibodies to Legionella pneumophila types 1 to 6 using a semi-quantitative enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The presence of antibodies suggests current or prior infection, but a positive result cannot distinguish between active or previous infections.
Special Instructions
The test requires a serum specimen collected in a serum separator tube (SST) or plain red tube. Ensure the sample is not contaminated or hemolyzed.
Limitations
A positive result cannot distinguish between previous or active infection, and thus cannot be used as a sole basis for diagnosis. Further clinical correlation is required. Icteric, lipemic, contaminated, or heat-inactivated specimens are unacceptable for testing.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 30046-7
- 30046-7
Result Turnaround Time
1-6 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
ARUP standard transport tube
Collection Instructions
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube after collection in SST or red top tube.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated preferred; also acceptable: frozen
Causes for Rejection
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 month |
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