Legionella Rapid Antigen
| Abbrev Code: | LEGIONAG | ||
| Order Code: | LAB886 | Order Name: | Legionella Antigen, Urine (Legionella Pneumophila Urine Antigen) |
| Methodology: | Immunochromatography | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87899 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile Alternate Containers: Urine culture tubes |
| Collection Instructions: | Urine should be collected in a sterile container. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 2 mL urine. Store at room temperature, 15-30 C, if assayed within 24 hours. Specimen may be stored at 2-8 C for up to 14 days if necessary. Alternatively, specimens may be stored at -10 to -20 C for longer periods before testing. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | See interpretive report. |
| Use: | To assist in diagnosis of community or hospital acquired pneumonia due to Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1. |
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