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