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Test Code LAB886 Legionella Antigen, Urine

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Immunochromatographic Assay

 

This test detects the presence of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1.

 

Literature Reference:

Package insert: Abbott Binax NOW Legionella Urinary Antigen Card. Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc. 01/2021.

 

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable Specimens:  ≥1 mL of urine in a leakproof screw-capped, sterile container or a full BD VACUTAINER grey-top C & S Preservative Tube

 

Collection Procedure:

1. Aseptically collect urine in a leakproof screw-capped, sterile container or BD VACUTAINER grey-top C & S Preservative Tube

2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: Specimen source is required.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performed once per day on night shift

Cut-off time: 20:00

 

Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: final report available by 0700 the following day of specimen receipt in lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87899

Reference Values

Negative for Legionella antigen

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only


Minimum Volume:

1 mL of urine in a leakproof screw-capped, sterile container or BD VACUTAINER grey-top C & S Preservative Tube

Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Microbiology.