Test Code SPUA Streptococcus Pneumoniae Urine Antigen
Performing Laboratory
Memorial Hospital-Microbiology Laboratory | 304-388-9353 |
Greenbrier Valley Laboraotry | 304-647-6060 |
Specimen Requirements
Urine- Sterile Cup
2.5-5 mL
Specimen Rejection
- Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
Reference Values
Negative
Can be fasely positive following recent vaccination.
Storage and Stability
Specimen should be examined as soon as possible.
Refrigerate at 2-8o C or frozen for up to 14 days.
Methodology
Immunochromatographic membrane assay
CPT Coding
87449