Guidance

Legionnaires’ disease: referral of specimens for confirmation

A guide explaining how to refer samples to Public Health England (PHE) to confirm a preliminary diagnosis.

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Legionnaires’ disease: referral of samples

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This document provides guidance to colleagues referring samples to PHE 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
Published 8 November 2016