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Test Code LAB886 Legionella Antigen, Urine

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.

 

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

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.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reference Values

Negative for Legionella antigen

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

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.