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Test Code LAB778 Streptococcus pneumoniae Direct Antigen, Urine

Methodology

Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine collection.

2. No preservative.

3. Label specimen as urine.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient <24 hours/Refrigerated >24 hours

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Ambient 24 hours
  Refrigerated 14 days
  Frozen 14 days

 

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87450