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Test Code SPAG Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Spinal Fluid or Urine

Additional Codes

EPIC:  LAB30212

Methodology

Immunochromatographic Assay

Performing Laboratory

St. Joseph Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Spinal Fluid

1 mL of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container. Send specimen refrigerated. Specimen cannot be frozen. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  1. Indicate spinal fluid on request form.

2. Label specimen appropriately (spinal fluid).

 

Urine

1 mL from a random urine collection in a screw-capped, sterile container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated. Specimen cannot be frozen. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  1. Indicate urine on request form.

2. Label specimen appropriately (urine).

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT on Urine

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

87450