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Legionella Urine Antigen
Test CodeLUA
CPT Codes
87449
Preferred Specimen
Urine
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
Urine collected in sterile container
Transport Container
MISC/1; Sterile
Transport Temperature
2-8C
Specimen Stability
24 h at RT or 14 d at 2-8C
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled, stored or transported
Methodology
Immunochromatography
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Legionella urinary antigen is useful in conjunction with other laboratory tests in the diagnosis of Legionnaire's Disease. Legionella urinary antigen may be identified for months after recovery.