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HelpTest ID NBLD0232 Legionella Antigen Urine
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gray top (BD Vacutainer® C&S Transfer Straw Kit) tube - Urine, Random - Fill to line - Preferred specimen.
Yellow Top (BD Vacutainer® UA No Additive) tube- Urine, Random
Sterile Container - Urine, Random
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 10.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Rapid Immunochromatographic Assay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87899
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Additional Information
Boric Acid may be used as a preservative.
Antigen excretion may begin as early as 3 days after onset of symptoms and persist for up to 1 year afterwards.
Performance of the Binax Now test on diuretic urine has not been evaluated.