Legionella Culture | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025