LEGIONELLA URINARY ANTIGEN
| Synonyms: | Legionella Antigen |
| Computer Code: | (LEGUA) |
| Specimen Collection: | Collect urine into a sterile container. A gray top vacutainer is acceptable (BD). Screen for serogroup 1 only. |
| Minimum Volume: | 3.0 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transfer specimen into gray top urine transport tube if possible. Transport specimen at room temperature. Room temperature viability 24 hours and 2-8ºC viability 14 days. |
| Reference Values: | Negative. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | SPEC M |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | same day |
| Stat TAT: | 1 hr after receipt |
| CPT Code(s): | 87449 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |