Test Code LEGUR Legionella Antigen, Urine
Specimen Volume
Varies
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Specimen Cup
Specimen Handling Instructions
In addition to urine for antigen, a sputum for legionella culture should be collected.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
MicrobiologyMethodology
Immunoassay (EIA)
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
1 DayReference Ranges
Negative