Tests and Services Manual: Legionella Water Testing
| LEGIONELLA WATER TESTING (ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLES) | Specimen: | WATER; ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES |
| Method: | Culture; if positive, DFA for ID and serotyping | |
| Turn Around Time: | 7 - 12 days | |
| Special Requirements: | Water requires collection in containers w/ sodium thiosulfate; Notify PHL before specimen collection | |
| Laboratory Test Request Form: | Contact laboratory |