Test Directory
Legionella Spp
Containers - Adult
20ml Sterile Universal Container
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Volume Range
2 mls
Additive per Container
Sputum to be taken into sterile universal container |
Containers - Child
|
20ml Sterile Universal Container
|
Volume Range
2 mls
Additive per Container
Sputum to be taken into sterile universal container |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Transport arrangements
Inter -site van shuttle service, GP van service, External Hospital van service, Couriers, Hospital porter collection, (refer to collection times posted in wards / departments), Hospital Pneumatic Tube System (PTS).
Sample storage arrangements
Specimen transport arrangements must be in accordance with current postal and transport regulations. Samples should be transported to the laboratory without delay. If processing is delayed, refrigeration at 2 - 8 oC is preferrable to storage at room temperature. Patient samples can be transported at ambient temperature.
Special instructions for collection
Clinical samples must be collected into leak-proof containers and placed into a sealed bag with absorbant material. Patient samples must be individually packaged and not mixed with other patient samples. Any appropriate hazard labelling should be clearly visible on the sample bag / sample.
How to request
Use appropriate Virology Request Form or TRAK referral letter. Forms must be fully completed with Patient Identifier Number (CHI), Forename, Surname, Date of Birth, Gender and Location of patient (hospital and ward or primary care centre).
Availability
Weekdays 08.30 - 17.00
Weekends 09.00 - 16.00
Anticipated turnaround
2 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Positive results are notified to the Duty Bacteriologist to inform relevant team and are available in the patient's records.
General additional information
Test is available 7 days per week. Same day results are available when sample is received into the laboratory by 09.00.
Please contact virologyadvice@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk for all non-urgent clinical enquiries.