Legionella pneumophila antigen
The test is useful in diagnosing diseases called Legionellosis, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila.

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Waiting time for the result up to 5 days

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- Test description
The test is useful in diagnosing diseases called Legionellosis, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila The first form of the disease, which runs with acute pneumonia is called Legionnaires' disease. In immunocompromised individuals can develop lung abscesses. The second form of the disease, which runs with flu-like symptoms, fever, muscle aches is called Pontiac fever. Detection of Legionella pneumophila antigen in addition to microbiological tests, detection of bacterial DNA, determination of antibody concentration is used in the diagnosis of legionellosis.