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EPIC CODE: LAB2138 Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antigen, Urine

ADDITIONAL TEST CODE

Sunquest: USPNAG

REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING

UPH Methodist Hospital
UPH Pekin Hospital
UPH Proctor Hospital

Collect

Random Urine into Boric Acid Tube clean, dry container with secure lid.

Storage/Transport Temperature

1 ml aliquat from a well mixed random sample at 2-8o C. or frozen

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient (room temperature): 24 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen (-70 C): > 14 days

Days Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Methodology

Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data

This assay detects Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen: A negative test does not exclude infection with S. pneumoniae, therefore resutls of this test as well as culture results, serology or other antigen detection methods, should be used in conjuntion with clinical findings to make an accurate diagnosis.

CPT Codes

87449