Test Code SPNAG STREP PNEUMONIA ANTIGEN
Performing Location
Specimen Type
Urine or CSF
Turn-Around Guidelines
Monday - Friday day shift only
Reference Values
NO STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE ANTIGEN DETECTED
Method
ALERE BinaxNOW-Immunochromatographic membrane assay
CPT
87449
LOINC
24027-5
Specimen Source
Sterile screw-capped container (urine)
CSF tube from Myelogram Tray (CSF)
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL