Collect

5.0 mL Random urine.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens in preservatives.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

In a sterile leak-proof container.

Performed

Microbiology

Daily

Performed

Microbiology

Daily

Methodology

Immunochromatographic assay

Reported

Within 24 hours.  Clients are notified of positive results.

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data

This assay detects Legionella pneumophila serogroup one (1) antigen.  A negative test result does not rule out the possibility of Legionella infection due to other serogroups or species of Legionella.  A positive result may indicate a recent or remote infection with serogroup 1.

CPT Codes

87449

Test Build Information

OrderCode OrderName ResultCode ResultName ResultUnits LOINC CPT
LEGAG Legionella Antigen,U LEGAG Legionella Antigen,U   6448-5 87449

Additional Information

For additional information or questions, contact RPSInterfaceSupport@unmc.edu
Collection

Collect

5.0 mL Random urine.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens in preservatives.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

In a sterile leak-proof container.

Performed

Microbiology

Daily

Ordering

Performed

Microbiology

Daily

Methodology

Immunochromatographic assay

Reported

Within 24 hours.  Clients are notified of positive results.
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data

This assay detects Legionella pneumophila serogroup one (1) antigen.  A negative test result does not rule out the possibility of Legionella infection due to other serogroups or species of Legionella.  A positive result may indicate a recent or remote infection with serogroup 1.

Administrative

CPT Codes

87449
RPS Interface Information

Test Build Information

OrderCode OrderName ResultCode ResultName ResultUnits LOINC CPT
LEGAG Legionella Antigen,U LEGAG Legionella Antigen,U   6448-5 87449

Additional Information

For additional information or questions, contact RPSInterfaceSupport@unmc.edu