Legionellosis

 

Alternative names, keywords

Legionella antigen.

Samples required

Urine specimen required for the detection of L. pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen.

Legionella serology no longer routinely available.

Test indications

 

Reference range

 

Turnaround time*

2 days. 

*Quoted turnaround times are the time from receipt of specimen into the laboratory to 90% of reports leaving the laboratory. Stated times are based on normal working hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory bank and public holidays.

Enquiries

Microbiology