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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