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Legionella Urinary Antigen by EIA

Test Code
LEGAG


Preferred Specimen
Urine ONLY


Instructions
Refrigerate specimen. Submit refrigerated.


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 24 hours room temp. and refrigerated for up to 14 days.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
An immunochromatographic membrane assay uses antibody capture to detect Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine specimens from patients with symptoms of pneumonia. The test is an aid in the presumptive diagnosis of Legionella infection (Legionnaires’ Disease) caused by L. pneumophila serogroup 1 in conjunction with culture and other methods.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.