STREP PNEUMONIAE ANTIGEN, URINE, RANDOM

Test Code

SPNAG

CPT Codes
87450

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or Urine Preservative Tube

Instructions

None

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days; otherwise freeze at -20° or lower

Methodology
Immunochromatographic

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Clinical Significance

This test is recommended for all adult patients with severe pneumonia to detect pneumococcal pneumonia after antibiotic therapy has started or when cultures cannot be obtained in a timely fashion.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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