A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

STREP PNEUMO ANTIGEN, URINE

Test Code
LAB3024


Alias/See Also
Streptococcal Pneumoniae Antigen


CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
5.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Boric acid, preservative


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate specimen


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen other than urine


Methodology
ICMA

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily; Report Available:1 day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
To aid in the diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia


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.