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eD-H Order Code
LAB3024
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | 1.0 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient or Refrigerateed
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legionella Ur Ag | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | Negative |
Specimen Stability
Ambient; 24 hours
Refrigerated; 14 days
Additional Specimen Instructions
Specimens may be collected in a sterile container or urine vacutainer (grey top boric acid).
This test detects legionella pneumophila serogroup I. Patients
infected with other
serogroups or species will be non-reactive.
Legionella Culture is recommended (LAB 902)
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| Legionella Ur Ag | A negative Legionella Urinary Antigen by EIA suggests no recent or current infection with L. pneumophila Serogroup 1. Antigen may not be present in urine in early infection and the level of antigen present in the urine may be below the detection limit of the test. Sensitivity: 95% Specificity 95%. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
87449
Performing Lab Section
Microbiology