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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Legionella urine antigen

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Plain Spot Urine
10ml

Sample Preparation

Urine should be sent in a plain universal. Boric acid urine not suitable for EIA testing.

Turnaround Time

4 days

Sample Stability

Stored for 1 week

Legionella urine antigen

Patient Preparation

Urine samples for non-culture tests

  • Collect urine in a clean container and transfer to a 20ml white top sterile sample container.

Notes

Any positive results are sent away to ref. lab for confirmation.Significant results telephoned. Positive results reported to CCDC.

Urgent samples can be tested daily by prior arrangement with the lab.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS