Test Code LEGAG Legionella Antigen, Urine
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Plain, screw-top container
Specimen Volume: 50 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. Boric acid may be used as a preservative.
2. Specimens may be stored at 2° C to 8° C for up to 7 days or frozen at -10° C to -20° C before testing.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated 7 days/Frozen
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87449