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Legionella Antigen, Urine, EIA
Test Code8856
CPT Codes
87449
Includes
Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine submitted in a plastic, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Refrigerate urine immediately after collection. Store refrigerated 2-8°C for up to 14 days. For longer periods, store frozen -20°C. Transport refrigerated urine samples refrigerated (cold packs) to the laboratory. Ship frozen samples on dry ice.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat a.m.; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
Not detected
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.
