Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen

Test Code

SPAG

CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen

Random urine in sterile container

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

CSF collected in sterile container

Instructions

Urine:

For diagnosis of pneumonia
Collect random urine in a sterile container.
Label container (not the lid) with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), specimen source, and date and time of collection
- Note: If patient has received pneumococcal vaccine within 5 days of testing, this may cause false positive results in urine.

CSF:

For diagnosis of meningitis
Send 0.2-1 ml of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container
Label container with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR), specimen source, and date and time of collection

Transport Temperature

Ambient/ Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
CSF	Ambient	24 hours
	Refrigerate	7 days
	Frozen	7 days

Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Negative
Critical value (automatic call-back): all positives

Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center
Banner Gateway Medical Center

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.