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Test Name:
Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Urine
- SBMF No:
44372 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
SPN AG - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
87899 - LOINC Code:
24027-5 - Ref Lab Test No:
0060228 - Also Known As:
Pneumococcal Antigen
S. pneumoniae Antigen, Urine
Strep pneumoniae Antigen, Urine - Spec Type:
Urine, random - Spec Container:
Plastic container with tightly fitting lid (no preservative) - Pref Vol:
4.0 mL - Min Vol:
1.0 mL - Spec Collect:
Routine random urine collection - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
24 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
2 weeks refrigerated (2-8°C)
2 weeks frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Specimen types other than urine - Methodology:
Qualitative Immunochromatographic Assay - Clinical Significance:
Refer to:
- Reference Range:
Negative
Interpretive Data:
False-positives may occur because of cross-reactivity with other members of S. mitis group. Clinical correlation is recommended.Note:
Patients who have received the S. pneumoniae vaccines may test positive in the 48 hours following vaccination. It is recommended to avoid testing within five days of receiving vaccination. - Additional Test Info:
Patients who have received the S. pneumoniae vaccines may test positive in the 48 hours following vaccination. It is recommended to avoid testing within five days of receiving vaccination.Samples from patients taking antibiotics for more than 24 hours may cause false-negatives.
False-positives may occur because of cross-reactivity with other members of the S. mitis group. Clinical correlation is recommended.
- Day Run:
Sun-Sat (daily) - Time Reported:
1-2 days - Test Type:
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