ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0070322: Legionella pneumophila Antigen, Urine |
| Test Mnemonic: LEGAG-U | |
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Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Random urine.
Transport: 5 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random urine at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens in preservatives. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Negative |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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This assay detects Legionella pneumophila serogroup one (1) antigen. A negative test result does not rule out the possibility of Legionella infection due to other serogroups or species of Legionella. A positive result may indicate a recent or remote infection with serogroup 1.
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87449 |