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Legionella pneumophila Antigen Detection urine

Message
Mayo Test Code: LAGU


Test Code
URLEG


CPT Codes
87899

Preferred Specimen
Urine


Patient Preparation
Collect a random urine specimen.

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
  1. No preservatives
  2. Excessively bloody or very turbid specimens containing protein, cells, or particulates will be canceled. They can inhibit the function of the test.
  3. Centrifuging to remove particulates is not approved.
  4. Specimens with any dyes or unnatural color are not acceptable and will be canceled.


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Excessively bloody or very turbid specimens
Turbid Dyes/unnaturally colored specimens


Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901


Last Updated: August 22, 2022


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.