Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Pneumococcus Antigen
24 hours
rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Streptocous pneumoniae Antigen test is an in vitro rapid immunochromatographic (ICT)
assay for the detection of Streptocous pneumoniae antigen
in the urine of patients with pneumonia. It is intended, in conjunction with culture and
other methods, to aid in the diagnosis of pneumocoal pneumonia.
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.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | longer periods |