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LEGIONELLA ANTIGEN TEST (088-0527) Synonyms: Legionella antigen, urine CPT 4 Code: 87899 Test Order Mnemonic: C LUA Test includes: Detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine Laboratory: Bacteriology Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Urine Storage instructions: Refrigerate; transport as soon as possible. Causes for rejection: Leaking container, insufficient volume, specimens other than urine, more than one specimen submitted. Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: Test is performed once per day (including weekends). Specimen: Urine (clean catch). First morning specimen is recommended Minimum volume: 1 ml Container: Sterile, leak-proof container. Reference Ranges: Negative Special Instructions: A culture of respiratory sources should also be performed, since a negative result does not rule out infection with Legionella. Test Method: Immunochromatographic membrane assay Revised 07/25/2008 by T. Friloux |
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