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Legionella Antigen, Random, Urine

Important Note

This test is orderable in cerner as : Legionella Antigen, Random, Urine

Specimen Requirements

  • Specimen Type: Urine
  • Container/Tube (Preferred): Sterile Urine Cup
  • Specimen Volume: 2 mL
  • Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
  • Specimen Stability: 14 days refrigerated, 24 hours ambient
  • Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine sample
  • Specimen Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Reference Values

Normal Reference Range: Not detected

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Analytical Time:

Within 24 Hours

Performing Laboratory

RRMC Microbiology

Methodology

Manual. Abbott BinaxNow

Test Codes

  • CPT: 87899
  • LOINC: 32781-7

Additional Information

  1. No preservatives.
  2. Excessively bloody or very turbid specimens containing protein, cells, or particulates will be canceled, as they can inhibit the function of the test.
  3. Do not centrifuge to remove particulates.
  4. Specimens with any dyes or unnatural color are not acceptable and will be canceled.