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Test Code SPNEAG Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antigen, Urine

Useful For

Rapid diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia via Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay

Specimen Requirements

Urine

Collect specimen in a clean, screw-capped urine container. Label the specimen with the patient's name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of actual collection and the collector's initials. Any type of urine collection is acceptable (e.g. Clean Catch, Random, etc.).

Specimen Stability

  • 24 hours at room temperature
  • 14 days if refrigerated at 2-8°C (Preferred)

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, turbidity and dyed/unnaturally colored urines will not be accepted.

Reference Values

Negative

Note: A positive result is indicative of pneumococcal pneumonia.

Day(s) Test Performed

Monday - Sunday

Assay Method

BinaxNOW S. Pneumonia Antigen

CPT Coding

87899