Test Code LAB476 Legionella Urinary Antigen
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
ULEGA
Collection Requirements
Random urine.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Yellow Urine Vacutainer (No Additive)
Transport
Urine refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 2.0 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random urine sample. Transport in an IATA-approved sterile screw-capped plastic container.
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 Days
CPT Codes
87449
Unacceptable Conditions
Grey-top urine collection tubes. Specimens not in IATA-approved container.