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Test Code SPUAG Streptococcus pneumo Antigen, Urine

Clinical Indications

Aids in the diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia

Detects Streptococcus pneumoniae soluble antigen in human urine

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Streptococcus Pneumo Antigen, Urine
Sunquest Order Code: SPUAG
Px Order Code: LAB6218

Specimen Collection Type

Urine in a sterile container or urine preservative tube

Minimum Collection Volume

0.25 mL

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

A positive result is indicative of pneumococcal pneumonia.

A negative result cannot exclude the diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia, as the S. pneumoniae antigen may be below the limit of detection.

Pneumococcal vaccination within 5 days may cause false positive results.

The performance of this assay in patients who have received antibiotics for >24 hours has not been established.

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

48 hours

Specimen Stability

24 hours at room temperature
14 days at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Microbiology

CPT Code

87450

LOINC Code

24027-5

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

Accuracy of Streptococcus pnemoniae antigen in urine has not been evaluated in young children.