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==Overview==
 
Additional studies are not required for the diagnosis of legionellosis.
==Other Diagnostic Studies==
==Other Diagnostic Studies==
Additional studies are not required for the diagnosis of legionellosis.


===Sampling===
==References==
 
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====Bronchoalveolar Lavage====
[[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|Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)]] is used to detect [[DNA]] of [[Legionella]] in urine, blood, pleural fluid, or [[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.
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