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Test Code LAB90063 Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Urine

Additional Codes

47222

Reporting Title

S Pneumoniae Antigen Urine

Methodology

Immunochromatographic Membrane (ICT) Assay

Used to detect pneumococcal soluble antigen in human urine.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

1. Collect 10 mL of urine in a screw-capped, sterile container.

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.

3. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature. If there is a delay in transport, send specimen refrigerated.

Note:  Boric acid may be used as a preservative (B-D Collection Kit). Urine culture tubes (grey) are also acceptable.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen OK

Reference Values

Negative

Note:  A negative result suggests no current or recent pneumococcal infection. A negative result does not rule out Streptococcus pneumoniae infection since antigen present in specimen may be below detection limit of test.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87449 -Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Urine