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Test Code Billings Clinic: 4768 Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Urine

Performing Laboratory

Billings Clinic Laboratory: Microbiology

Useful For

  • This assay qualitatively detects the presence of Streptococcus pneumoniae antigen in urine specimens from patients with symptoms of pneumonia.
  • It is intended as an aid in the presumptive diagnosis of Streptococcus infection in conjunction with culture and other methods.

Methodology

Rapid Immunochromatographic Assay

Specimen Requirements

  • 1 mL from a random urine collection in a urine container.
  • Send specimen refrigerated.
  • Boric acid may be used as a preservative.

Reference Values

Negative

  • Patients who have received Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine may test positive in the 48 hours following vaccination.
  • Specimens from patients taking antibiotics for more than 24 hours may cause a false-negative result.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87449