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HelpTest Code SPAG Streptococcus Pneumoniae Urine Antigen
EHR Test Codes
| Test Code | Test Name | |
| Atlas | SPAG | Strep Pneumoniae Urine Antigen |
| Cerner | Streptococcus Pneumoniae Urine Antigen |
Specimen Requirements
Preparation of Patient:
None.
Container Type:
Sterile Specimen Cup
or
Grey Top 4 mL Boric Acid Tube
Specimen Type:
Urine
Specimen Volume:
4 mL Urine minimum 0.5 mL (sterile cup only)
Specimen Handling/Transport:
Transport ambient room temperature or refrigerated.
For boric acid grey top tubes, mix specimen and aliquot using sterile straw transfer device. Fill tube between the minimum and maximum fill lines indicated on label. Immediately after filling, gently invert the tube 8 to 10 times to mix urine with boric acid. Transport room temperature or refrigerated 2 - 8oC.
Specimen Stability/Storage:
24 hours ambient room temperature
7 days refrigerated 2-8°C
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Microbiology Department
Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround
Priority:
Non-Emergent
Frequency:
24 hours 7 days a week
Turnaround:
0 - 1 days
Methodology
Immunochromatographic membrane assay
Reporting
Reference Range:
Negative
Critical Decision:
None
Clinical Significance
Individuals receiving the Strep pneumoniae vaccine could test positive up to 48 hours after administration. The accuracy of this test in young children has not been determined.
CPT Code(s)
87449