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S.pneumoniae CSF/UA Antigen
Test CodeSPUA
CPT Codes
87449
Preferred Specimen
Urine (pneumonia) or CSF (meningitis)
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
Urine or CSF collected in sterile container
Transport Container
MISC/1 Sterile or CSF #4/1
Transport Temperature
RT
Specimen Stability
Urine-24 h at RT or 14 d at 2-8C; CSF-24 h at RT or 7 d at 2-8C
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled, stored or transported
Methodology
Immunochromatography
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis
Limitations
Invalid results may occur when insufficient volume of reagent A is added. Used for in vitro diagnostic. Do not use test devices if foil pouch is damaged or open. Open pouch only just before testing. Do not touch test reaction area.
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
S. pneumoniae is the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia and may be the most important agent in community-acquired pneumonia of unknown etiology. Pneumococcal meningitis frequently leads to permanent brain damage or death, can occur as a complication of ther pneumococcal infection or may arise spontaneously without any preceding illness.