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Legionella culture identification

Legionella Reference Laboratory

Area	Health Science
Lab name	Legionella Reference Laboratory
Lab location	Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua
Test name	Legionella culture identification
Organisms	Any presumptive Legionella isolate
Turnaround time	5 working days
Requested for surveillance	yes
Notice required	no
Sample requirements	Pure culture
Media requirements	BCYE-α plate or slope
Pre-transport requirements	Send without delay
Transport requirements	Culture isolates must be sent in a sealed container at ambient temperature on solid media
Unacceptable sample types	Mixed culture will delay result reporting
How results reported	Identification to the species and serogroup level for Legionella bacteria. Non-Legionella bacteria will not be identified.
Test form number	PHFS0647
Referral link	Download form