Legionella Antigen
| Label Mnemonic: | LEGAG |
| Epic code: | LAB2356 |
| Order form: | Microbiology Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87449 |
Specimen(s):
Urine
Collection Medium:
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| Urine |
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
Send urine to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.
Methodology:
Direct antigen detection
Sample Processing:
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as possible.
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Transport Instructions:
Coolant packs up to 8 hours.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.