Legionella Culture

BC9999

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Sterile container
Specimen Requirement
Sputum,BAL,lung tissue.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
10 - 14 days
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Virology
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? No
Downtime Form

Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Additional Information
Send specimen also for antigen-detection by immunofluorescence (IF) and send blood for Legionella Serology.

Change History Notes

  • 28 Jun 2021 12:00 AM

    ​De-activated test code.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025