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Legionella Antigen, EIA, Urine

Test Code
8856


Preferred Specimen
Urine collected in Sterile Cup


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues-Sat; Report Available: 1 day


Reference Range
Not detected


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.




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