LEGIONELLA ANTIGEN URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: LEGAN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 027370
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1 - 3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 027370
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1 - 3 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
5.0 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random urine sample collected in a sterile screw-cap container.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Urine
Collection Info:
5.0 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random urine sample collected in a sterile screw-cap container.
Specimen Acceptability
Causes for Rejection
Swab specimen; inappropriate specimen transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; nonurine specimen
Swab specimen; inappropriate specimen transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; nonurine specimen
Methods
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Utilities
Confirm the diagnosis of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 infection
CPT Codes
87449
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
No Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen detected