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Test Code LEGU Legionella Antigen, Urine

Additional Codes

LAB886

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Method

Sterile urine collection

Container

Sterile Cup

Specimen Type

Urine

Minimum Volume

2ml

Specimen Stability

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C to -10°C) 7 Days

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, grossly bloody urine, urine received in an additive (no tiger top urine containers), improperly labeled, improper container.

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time STAT: Within 1 hour of arrival in lab
Routine: Within 4 hours of arrival in lab
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench CPH Serology

Methodology/Method Description

BINAXNOW LEGIONELLA URINARY ANTIGEN CARD

CPT Codes

87899 

Last review/edit date

2025