Legionella PCR (Community only)

Test Information

Test Name

Legionella PCR (Community only)

Price

$175.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Bronchoalveolar lavage, lung biopsy; ET aspirate or sputum . Serum samples will be tested but respiratory samples are optimal.

Testing Location

Referral

Collection Information

Availability

Test normally performed on hospitalised patients only.

Processing Information

Registration Code

LEGP

Notes

Site Specific Notes

- Tauranga

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Whakatane

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Rotorua

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

- Taupo

Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory, Hospital requests register as ATPN

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

External Lab Website