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Legionella Antigen, EIA, Urine

Message
Interfaced 


Test Code
ULEG


Quest Code
8856


Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri


Report Available
4 days


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.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics-Pittsburgh Lab
875 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-3508




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