Test Code LAB2138 Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antigen, Urine

Additional Codes

SQ: USPNAG

Sterile Container PREFERRED

Urine Boric Acid Tube

Collection Information:

Collect a random urine in a sterile container. Urine boric acid tube is acceptable but requires a minimum of 3 mL of urine.

Sample Volume Requirements:

Transfer 1.0 mL of random urine from the sterile cup to a plastic transport vial or original boric acid tube.

Unacceptable Conditions:

Samples in preservatives other than boric acid

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days - Preferred

Frozen Stability:

7 days

Ambient Stability:

24 hours

Performed:

Daily: 24 hours a day

Analytical Time:

1 hour

Testing Laboratory:

Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory Section:

Microbiology

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