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Legionella Urinary Antigen

Order Code
490980
CPT
87449
Test Details
Synonyms

Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1 Antigen,

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Legionella pneumophila

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Legionella Urinary Antigen test is an in vitro rapid immunochromatographic assay for the
qualitative detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine specimens from patients
with symptoms of pneumonia. It is intended to aid in the presumptive
diagnosis of Legionella infection (Legionnaires’ Disease) caused by
L. pneumophila serogroup 1 in conjunction with culture and other
methods.

Specimen Type

Urine sample in clean, leak-proof plastic, sterile containers

Volume

10 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile,leak proof container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 1 day
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen longer periods
Order Code
490980
CPT
87449
Test Details
Synonyms

Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1 Antigen,

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Legionella pneumophila

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Legionella Urinary Antigen test is an in vitro rapid immunochromatographic assay for the
qualitative detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine specimens from patients
with symptoms of pneumonia. It is intended to aid in the presumptive
diagnosis of Legionella infection (Legionnaires’ Disease) caused by
L. pneumophila serogroup 1 in conjunction with culture and other
methods.

Specimen Type

Urine sample in clean, leak-proof plastic, sterile containers

Volume

10 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile,leak proof container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 1 day
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen longer periods