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Test Code SPNEU Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Random, Urine

Reporting Name

Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag, U

Useful For

Rapid diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia

Specimen Type

Urine


Ordering Guidance


Pneumococcal pneumonia is best diagnosed by sputum culture. For more information, see SPUTS / Bacterial Culture, Aerobic, Respiratory with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.

3. Excessively bloody or very turbid specimens containing protein, cells, or particulates will be canceled, as they can inhibit the function of the test.

4. Do not centrifuge to remove particulates.

5. Specimens with any dyes or unnatural color are not acceptable and will be canceled.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

Negative

CPT Code Information

87899

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SPNEU Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag, U 77949-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
83150 Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag, U 77949-6

Clinical Information

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most frequently encountered bacterial agent of community-acquired pneumonia. Because of the significant morbidity and mortality associated with pneumococcal pneumonia, septicemia, and meningitis, it is important to have diagnostic test methods available that can provide a rapid diagnosis. In instances where empirical antibiotics are provided for community-acquired pneumonia without culture confirmation of S pneumoniae, antigen testing may be useful.

Interpretation

A positive result is indicative of pneumococcal pneumonia.

 

Negative:

Negative for pneumococcal pneumonia, suggesting no current or recent pneumococcal infection. Infection due to Streptococcus pneumoniae cannot be ruled out since the antigen present in the sample may be below the detection limit of the test.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Turbid
Dyes/unnaturally colored		 Reject

Method Name

Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay

Secondary ID

83150

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.