LEGIONELLA URINARY ANTIGEN(B)

Message
SENDOUT/BOSTON


Test Code
LEG AG-UA


Preferred Specimen
URINE


Minimum Volume
2mL


Instructions
COLLECT RANDOM URINE SAMPLE IN A STERILE CONTAINER PROVIDED BY PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE OR LAB, AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER- YELLOW BD URINE TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 14 days.


Methodology
Immunochromatographic

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT 2-4 DAYS


Reference Range
NEGATIVE


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.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Immunology Lab Contact: Robert Boc, 857-203-5941

Additional Information
LEGIONELLA URINE


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.