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Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen

Message
1. A negative antigen result does not exclude infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae.

2. This test has not been evaluated on patients taking antibiotics for greater than 24 hours or on patients who have recently completed an antibiotic regimen.

3. Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine may cause false positive results in the 48 hours following vaccination. It is recommended that this test not be administered within 5 days of receiving the Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine


Test Code
Lab1025


Alias/See Also
SPAG
Strep pneumo urinary antigen


CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Container
Sterile Container
Urine in boric acid preservative may be used


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Ambient  <24 hours
Refrigerate >24 hours up to 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper collection
Improper or no label
Storage and stability specifications not met


Methodology
EIA, BinaxNOW

Setup Schedule
Daily, day shift


Reference Range
Not detected


Clinical Significance
The BinaxNOW Strep pneumoniae Urinary Antigen is an in vitro rapid immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen in urine specimens of patients with pneumoniae.  It is intended to aid in the diagnosis of both pneumonococcal pneumoniae and pneumonococcal meningitis.


Performing Laboratory
Meritus Immunology - Microbiology



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.