Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen

Test Code

SPAG- CSF

CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen

CSF collected in a sterile container

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

CSF:

For diagnosis of meningitis
Send 0.2-1 ml of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container
Label container with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), specimen source, and date and time of collection

Transport Temperature

Ambient/ Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours

Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Performing Laboratory
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Banner Northern Colorado Medical Center Loveland Campus

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.