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Test Directory Strep Pneumo Antigen

Strep Pneumo Antigen

Test Summary

This test is intended, in conjunction with culture and other methods, to aid in the diagnosis of both Pneumococcal Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Meningitis.

Aliases

S Pneumo
Streptococcus Pneumo
S. Pneumo

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

5 mL Urine Sterile Urine cup
1.0 mL CSF Sterile container

Minimum Volume

1 mL urine
0.5 mL CSF

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Urine = sterile urine cup
CSF = sterile container

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Urine: Room
Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 14 days
Frozen = 14 days
CSF:
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 7 days
Frozen = 7 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

SPNEUM

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB2307

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

87449

Billing Code

500347

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunochromatographic

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day