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Test Code LAB4135 LEGIONELLA ANTIGEN, UR

Specimen Type

Preferred Specimen: Yellow Urine Tube
Alternative Specimen: Transparent Red Top Tube, Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Collect a random clean catch urine in leakproof plastic urine container

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

24 hours Room Temperature
2 weeks Refrigerated
1 month Frozen

Reference Ranges

Urine Legionella pneumophilia Ag Negative

Synonyms

Legionella pneumophila; Legionellosis; Legionnaires’ Disease; Soft-LAGU

CPT Codes

87278