Guidance

Legionnaires’ disease: referral of specimens for confirmation

A guide explaining how to refer samples to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to confirm a preliminary diagnosis.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 8 November 2016
• Last updated: 30 October 2025
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Referral of specimens for confirmation of Legionnaires' disease

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This document provides guidance to colleagues referring samples to UKHSA from patients affected by Legionnaires’ disease. It explains:

• the type of samples to refer
• where to send them
• why these samples need to be sent