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Legionella Antigen, Urine, EIA
MessageSRHC Clients:
- 1mL urine collected in sterile container
- Transport to SRHC laboratory within 8 hours
Test Code
LAB886
Quest Code
8856
CPT Codes
87449
Includes
Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine submitted in a plastic, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Refrigerate urine immediately after
collection. Store refrigerated 2-8 degrees C for up to
14 days. For longer periods, store frozen -20 degrees C.
Transport refrigerated urine samples refrigerated (cold
packs) to the laboratory. Ship frozen samples on dry ice
collection. Store refrigerated 2-8 degrees C for up to
14 days. For longer periods, store frozen -20 degrees C.
Transport refrigerated urine samples refrigerated (cold
packs) to the laboratory. Ship frozen samples on dry ice
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated, stable 14 days
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received at room temperature greater than 8 hours after collection
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next 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.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
