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HelpTest ID NBLD0233 S Pneumoniae Direct Antigen Urine
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gray top (BD Vacutainer® C&S Transfer Straw Kit) tube - Urine, Random - Fill to line - (Preferred)
Yellow Top (BD Vacutainer® UA No Additive) tube- Urine, Random
Sterile Container - Urine, Random
Do not submit a specimen in a urine container that contains a transfer device in the lid.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 10.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 3.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Boric Acid may be used as a preservative.
Methodology
Rapid Immunochromatographic Assay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87899
Synonym
S pneumo