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Test Code LEGUR Legionella Antigen, Urine

Specimen Type

Random urine collection in sterile specimen cup

Sample Handling Instructions:

Transport sample within 24 hours at room temperature or within 1 week refrigerated at 2-8℃, or frozen (-20℃).

In addition to urine for antigen, a sputum for legionella culture should be collected. See Legionella Culture (LEGIO) for details.

Stat Turn-around Time (from receipt in lab)

N/A

Routine Turn-around Time (from receipt in lab)

1 Day

Reference Range:

Not Detected

Methodology

Immunoassay (EIA)

Performing Laboratory

CPH – Canton-Potsdam Hospital Laboratory

CPT Code

87449

LOINC Code:

41499-5

For Finger Lakes Region, please see:

Legionella & Strep pneumoniae Ag, urine

 

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