Legionella Ag, Urine

Test Code
LGNUAG


Alias/See Also
Legionella Antigen, Urine


CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL of clean void urine


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL of clean void urine


Other Acceptable Specimens
Samples collected in boric acid


Transport Container
Sterile urine container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: >2 weeks


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Report available within 24 hours




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.