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2026 CAP Certificate

Critical Value Information

Critical Values Policy

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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code MICR0047 Culture, Legionella

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile Container - Sputum, Fresh Biopsy Tissue, Lower Respiratory Tract Specimens, Pleural Fluid

Indicated source on specimen and order.

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Culture

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

87081

Specimen Volume

Source	Preferred Volume	Minimum Volume
Pleural Fluid	≥ 15 mL	2 mL
Tissue	3 - 4 mm	1 - 2 mm
Sputum/Tracheal aspirate	3 - 5 mL	2 mL
Bronch Wash/BAL	3 - 5 mL	2 mL

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature	Not Acceptable
Refrigerated	Acceptable	Preferred for transport
Frozen	Not Acceptable

Report Available

14 days