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Additional Codes
LAB886
Performing Laboratory
MBMC-Microbiology
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Assay
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Container/Tube: Clear/red top tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Alternative Container/ Tube: Sterile Cup or boric acid preservative tube (gray/olive)
Alternative Specimen Volume: 30 mL urine in cup
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
Negative
Critical: If positive for Legionella
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87449
Stability
Unpreserved urine - within 24 hours at room temperature
Grey top preserved urine - up to 14 days refrigerated