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Strep Pneumo Antigen
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Test Code
SPNEUM
Alias/See Also
76443;
S Pneumo;
Streptococcus Pneumo;
S. Pneumo
S Pneumo;
Streptococcus Pneumo;
S. Pneumo
CPT Codes
87449
Preferred Specimen
5 mL Urine Sterile Urine cup
1.0 mL CSF Sterile container
1.0 mL CSF Sterile container
Minimum Volume
1 mL Urine
0.5 mL CSF
0.5 mL CSF
Transport Container
Urine = sterile urine cup
CSF = sterile container
CSF = sterile container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Urine: Room
Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 14 days
Frozen = 14 days
CSF:
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 7 days
Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 14 days
Frozen = 14 days
CSF:
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 7 days
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday
Report Available
1 day
Clinical Significance
This test is intended, in conjunction with culture and other methods, to aid in the diagnosis of both Pneumococcal Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Meningitis.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
