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Legionella Antigen, EIA, Urine
Test Code8856
CPT Codes
87449
Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine submitted in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues-Sat; Report Available: 1 day
Clinical Significance
Legionella urinary antigen is useful in conjunction with other laboratory tests in the diagnosis of Legionnaire's Disease. Legionella urinary antigen may be identified for months after recovery.
