Legionella Urinary Antigen

Legionella pneumophila Serogroup 1 Antigen,

24 hours

rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Legionella pneumophila

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Daily

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.

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

10 mL

Sterile,leak proof container

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.

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