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HelpTest Code STRUR Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigen, Urine
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St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L700.5750
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Requirements
Urine
1 mL from a random urine collection in a screw-capped, sterile container. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: Specimen source is required on request form for processing.
Reference Values
Negative
Limitations:
-This test has only been validated for urine or CSF sample types.
-A negative test does not exclude infection with S. pneumoniae. This test should be used in conjunction with other findings.
-This test has not been evaluated on patients taking antibiotics for greater than 24 hours.
-Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine may cause false-positive results in urine in the 48 hours following vaccination. The effect of vaccination has not been determined on persons with pneumococcal meningitis. Hence, it is recommended that this test not be administered within 5 days of receiving the S. pneumoniae vaccine.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 87449
LOINC: 24027-5
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
See “External Specimen Required.”