LEGIONELLA ANTIGEN URINE

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: LEGAN
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.

Specimen Acceptability

Causes for Rejection
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