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==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ==Other Diagnostic Studies== | ||
===Sampling=== | |||
===Bronchoalveolar Lavage=== | ====Bronchoalveolar Lavage==== | ||
[[Bronchoalveolar lavage|bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)]] fluids can be submitted for cultures and [[PCR]] in pediatric patients. | |||
===Thoracocentesis=== | ====Thoracocentesis==== | ||
[[Thoracocentesis]] | [[Thoracocentesis]] may be performed to obtain [[pleural fluid]] samples in the presence of significant effusion. | ||
===Assay=== | |||
====Polymerase Chain Reaction==== | |||
[[Polymerase chain reaction|Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)]] is used to detect [[DNA]] of [[Legionella]] in urine, blood, pleural fluid, and [[bronchoalveolar lavage]] samples. PCR is an alternative tool for rapid Legionella detection in environmental water. The detection rate of Legionella DNA by qualitative PCR is usually high, at > 90% of positive samples. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Other Diagnostic Studies
Sampling
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluids can be submitted for cultures and PCR in pediatric patients.
Thoracocentesis
Thoracocentesis may be performed to obtain pleural fluid samples in the presence of significant effusion.
Assay
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to detect DNA of Legionella in urine, blood, pleural fluid, and bronchoalveolar lavage samples. PCR is an alternative tool for rapid Legionella detection in environmental water. The detection rate of Legionella DNA by qualitative PCR is usually high, at > 90% of positive samples.