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Legionella Antigen, EIA, Urine

Test Code
LEG


Quest Code
8856


CPT Codes
87449

Preferred Specimen
1 mL urine

See the alphabetical test listing in the Microbiology section of Specimen Collection and Handling for further instructions.


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Sterile screw-cap container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Mon-sat


Report Available
2 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 Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228




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.