STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE ANTIGEN SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: SPAGD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3684
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 (0.5) mL serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Red-top or SST tube
Collection Info:

Methods

Latex Agglutination (LA)

Clinical Utilities

Aid in the diagnosis of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

CPT Codes

87899

* 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

Negative