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HelpTest Code LAB886 LEGIONELLA ANTIGEN, URINE
Additional Codes
Internal: 11154
External: LEGIONUR
Beaker: LAB886
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Sterile container
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Preferred Volume: 5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Procedure: Collect a random urine in a leakproof plastic urine container.
Store and Transport Refrigerated
Stability: Room Temp 1 day Refrigerated 2 weeks Frozen (-20 øC) 1 month
Method
ELISA
Synonyms
Legionella pneumophila; Legionellosis; Legionnaires’ Disease; Soft-LAGU
CPT Codes
87449
Department
Microbiology
Test Schedule
Daily
Test Includes
Legionella Antigen, Urine
Reference Lab
SCHS