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Legionella Antigen, Urine
Test CodeLAB886 1230101596
Alias/See Also
LAB886
LUAG
LUAG
CPT Codes
87899
Includes
L. PNEUMOPHILA SEROGP 1 UR AG
Preferred Specimen
Urine
Minimum Volume
1
Instructions
1. Submit at least 2 mL of a clean-catch or catheterized urine specimen (voided urine is acceptable) in a screw-capped, sterile urine container(s). No preservative.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), Social Security number or date of birth (inpatients: medical record number), date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature. If culture is requested, send specimen refrigerated.
Note: Specimen collected with boric acid as a preservative may be used for antigen testing.
2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), Social Security number or date of birth (inpatients: medical record number), date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature. If culture is requested, send specimen refrigerated.
Note: Specimen collected with boric acid as a preservative may be used for antigen testing.
Transport Container
URINE
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Range
| Result Checking Type | Values |
| Reference Range | Negative |
| Abnormality - Critical | Positive (Presumptive) |
Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB
