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LEGIONELLA  ANTIGEN, URINE

Test Code
LAB886


Alias/See Also
L.Pneumophilia Serogroup 1 antigen


CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Boric Acid, preservative


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Bloody urines; Specimens other than urine


Methodology
ICMA

Setup Schedule
Set Up: Daily am;  Report Available: same day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
To aid in the presumptive diagnosis of Legionella infection (Legionnaires' Disease) caused by L. pneumophilia serogroup 1.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Immunology



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.