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HelpTest Code LAB886 Legionella Antigen, Urine
Useful For
An adjunct to culture for the presumptive diagnosis of past or current Legionnaires disease
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Clean container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine collection.
2. No preservative.
3. If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, refrigerate specimen, and send specimen refrigerated.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient <24 hours/Refrigerated >24 hours
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87450