Legionella Antigen, Urine

Test Code
762


CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL from random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative. 




Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
Useful for detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup I antigen in urine specimen. 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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