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Epic Test Code LAB21140 Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antigen, Urine, CSF

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Synonyms

Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Pneumococcus

Specimen Type

Random Urine/ CSF

Preferred Container

Random Urine

Sterile Container CSF

Sterile Container

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

Random Urine: 5 mL CSF: 1 mL

Storage Requirements

Refrigeration is required if testing will be performed within 72 hours (3 days) of collection.

Specimen must be frozen, if testing can not be performed within 72 hours (3 days) of collection.

Transportation Needs

Transport to the lab as soon as possible.

If immediate transport to the lab is not possible, specimen must be refrigerated or frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Urine >24 hrs Room Temperature
Urine > 14 days Refrigerated
Collected with a perservative

Incorrect container

Incorrect storage

Reference Range

All Populations Not performed, Negative by direct antigen
   
   

 

Limitations

A negative result alone may not rule out the possibility of pneumococcal associated infections due to low organism load. Always correlate clinical signs and patient history with results.

 

The Binax NOW®Streptococcus pneumoniae Test has not been evaluated on patients taking antibiotics for greater than 24 hours or on patients who have recently completed an antibiotic regimen. The effects of over-the-counter drugs have not been determined on persons with pneumococcal meningitis.

 

It is recommended that the Binax NOW®Streptococcus pneumoniae Test not be administered within 5 days of receiving the S. pneumoniae vaccine. Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine may cause false positive results in urine in the Binax NOW®Streptococcus pneumoniae Test in the 48 hours following vaccination. The effect of vaccination has not been determined on persons with pneumococcal meningitis.

Available STAT

No

Days of Analysis

All

Methodology

Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay

CPT Code

87449

Last Updated

30-July-19