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LEGIONELLA ANTIGEN, URINE, RANDOM
Test CodeLAB8047
CPT Codes
87449
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
1 mL urine (2 mL urine optimal)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 14 days
Methodology
Rapid Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
As received; STAT testing is available
As received; STAT testing is available
Reference Range
Negative
Reported as presumptive negative for L. pneumophilia serogroup 1 antigen in urine suggesting no recent or current infection. Infection due to Legionella cannot be ruled out since other serogroups and species may cause disease. Antigen may not be present in urine in early stage of infection and/or the level of antigen present in the urine may be below the detection limit of the test.
Reported as presumptive negative for L. pneumophilia serogroup 1 antigen in urine suggesting no recent or current infection. Infection due to Legionella cannot be ruled out since other serogroups and species may cause disease. Antigen may not be present in urine in early stage of infection and/or the level of antigen present in the urine may be below the detection limit of the test.
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
