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LEGIONELLA ANTIGEN, URINE, RANDOM

Test Code
LEGAG


CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container


Minimum Volume
1 mL urine


Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine cup
orBoric acid urine tube will be accepted


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, Sun


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 detetion limit of the test.


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NMIC (Microbiology)


Last Updated: April 25, 2023


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.