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HelpTest Code LAB9007 Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Urine/CSF
Intended Use
Provides a rapid method for diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia in urine.
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, Random Collection or Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Specimen Container/Tube: Screw-capped, Sterile Container. No Preservative.
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL (Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL)
Specimen Stability
Urine:
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 14 days
Frozen <-20ºC: > 14 days
CSF:
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (<-20ºC): 7 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87449