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Epic EAP: LAB886
Epic Description: LEGIONELLA ANTIGEN, URINE RANDOM
Synonym
L. pneumophila Detection
Legionella Antigen
Legionnaire’s Disease
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
0.5 mL | 0.25 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Aliquot urine into a screw-capped plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Samples received with a non screw-top container will be rejected.
Aliquot Requirements
Urine
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: ULEGA
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=LEGIONELLA+URINARY+ANTIGEN
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Aliquot urine into a screw-capped plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Samples received with a non screw-top container will be rejected.
CPT Code Information
87449